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.

Glenn Heights, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,096

Median Agei

33.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

51.7%9,349

Hispanic/Latino

30.1%5,455

White

15.8%2,865

Two or More

1.4%247

Asian

1%180

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%714

High School Diploma

21.8%2,387

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%738

Some College (1+ yr)

13%1,428

Associate's Degree

9%987

Bachelor's Degree

16.1%1,769

Master's Degree

9.3%1,014

Doctorate

1.7%190

HS or Higher

84.2%

BA or Higher

27.1%

Graduate+

11%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$309,600

Median Renti

$1,675

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.4%4,667

Renter-Occupied

21.6%1,283

Total Units

6,073

Homeownership

78.4%

Vacancy Rate

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

380

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

310

$2,000+

431

Year Built

2020 or later

10.7%652

2010–2019

23.4%1,419

2000–2009

27.1%1,646

1990–1999

4.5%272

1980–1989

23.3%1,417

1970–1979

7.3%446

1960–1969

3.2%192

1940–1949

0.2%11

1939 or earlier

0.3%18

Heating Fuel

Electricity

64.6%3,842

Utility Gas

34.8%2,071

Solar

0.3%19

No Fuel

0.3%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,718

Mean Household Incomei

$94,711

Per Capita Incomei

$31,569

Poverty Ratei

13%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

10,072

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

236

Residentsi

691

Avg. Tenant Renti

$715/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

32 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers231 homes80% occupied$715/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $81,718/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

66%

Very low income$25K–$41K/yr

22%

Low income$41K–$65K/yr

12%

Who Receives This Housing

95% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

99% of subsidized households are minority

15% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

12% 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

1,7569.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,188

India

127

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

9,542

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,033(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85%Insured

15%Uninsured