Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Garland, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSADallas-Fort Worth MSADallas-Fort Worth-Arlington#6/198 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

246,844

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

45.7%112,837

White

24.2%59,746

Black

15.1%37,235

Asian

11.3%27,989

Two or More

3%7,390

Other

0.5%1,337

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%266

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%44

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%5,151

High School Diploma

22.9%36,555

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%9,876

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%21,559

Associate's Degree

7.6%12,120

Bachelor's Degree

17%27,152

Master's Degree

6.7%10,719

Professional Degree

0.8%1,353

Doctorate

0.8%1,353

HS or Higher

78.9%

BA or Higher

25.4%

Graduate+

8.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$270,800

Median Renti

$1,641

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.6%50,491

Renter-Occupied

38.4%31,463

Total Units

86,216

Homeownership

61.6%

Vacancy Rate

4.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%1,297

$50K–$100K

1.3%665

$100K–$150K

4.4%2,223

$150K–$200K

13.4%6,784

$200K–$300K

38.3%19,324

$300K–$500K

34%17,148

$500K–$1M

5.8%2,934

$1M+

0.2%116

Rent Distribution

Under $500

350

$500–$750

328

$750–$1,000

1,572

$1,000–$1,250

3,805

$1,250–$1,500

6,177

$1,500–$2,000

11,472

$2,000+

7,239

Year Built

2020 or later

2.7%2,298

2010–2019

7.8%6,751

2000–2009

7.6%6,552

1990–1999

8.2%7,071

1980–1989

18.9%16,270

1970–1979

27.6%23,773

1960–1969

16.1%13,898

1950–1959

9.7%8,322

1940–1949

1.1%932

1939 or earlier

0.4%349

Heating Fuel

Electricity

56.5%46,286

Utility Gas

41.9%34,377

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%691

No Fuel

0.6%486

Wood

0.1%57

Solar

0%25

Other

0%22

Fuel Oil

0%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$76,320

Mean Household Incomei

$95,348

Per Capita Incomei

$31,917

Poverty Ratei

13%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

130,012

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%2,551

$10K–$15K

2.4%1,932

$15K–$20K

2.4%1,961

$20K–$25K

3.1%2,509

$25K–$30K

3%2,435

$30K–$35K

3.2%2,657

$35K–$40K

4%3,254

$40K–$45K

4.5%3,693

$45K–$50K

4.1%3,373

$50K–$60K

7.4%6,097

$60K–$75K

11.7%9,585

$75K–$100K

15.2%12,461

$100K–$125K

11.8%9,648

$125K–$150K

7.7%6,317

$150K–$200K

9%7,364

$200K+

7.5%6,117

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,750

Residentsi

3,191

Avg. Tenant Renti

$529/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

31 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1,464 homes79% occupied$553/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8176 homes96% occupied$418/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC94 homes98% occupied$355/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $76,320/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

79.4%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

15.4%

Low income$38K–$61K/yr

5.2%

Who Receives This Housing

83.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

88.7% of subsidized households are minority

23.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

78,35231.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

34,746

India

3,255

Philippines

1,762

Guatemala

1,597

China

922

United Kingdom

333

Korea

332

Canada

298

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

121,342

Avg. Commutei

29.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

7,790(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

74.9%Insured

25.1%Uninsured