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.

Grand Prairie, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

201,883

Median Agei

34.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

46.6%94,084

Black

24.8%50,048

White

18.7%37,715

Asian

6.9%13,961

Two or More

2.4%4,754

Other

0.5%917

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%306

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%98

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%5,819

High School Diploma

20.4%26,219

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%8,363

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%15,694

Associate's Degree

8%10,311

Bachelor's Degree

20.7%26,552

Master's Degree

7.2%9,257

Professional Degree

1%1,331

Doctorate

1.1%1,425

HS or Higher

81.7%

BA or Higher

30%

Graduate+

9.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$295,500

Median Renti

$1,629

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.7%40,183

Renter-Occupied

41.3%28,223

Total Units

71,853

Homeownership

58.7%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

503

$500–$750

886

$750–$1,000

1,472

$1,000–$1,250

3,363

$1,250–$1,500

4,860

$1,500–$2,000

10,342

$2,000+

6,092

Year Built

2020 or later

2.6%1,876

2010–2019

14%10,028

2000–2009

22.5%16,176

1990–1999

12.9%9,250

1980–1989

17%12,236

1970–1979

13.6%9,785

1960–1969

7.3%5,274

1950–1959

7.2%5,175

1940–1949

2.2%1,606

1939 or earlier

0.6%447

Heating Fuel

Electricity

64.9%44,391

Utility Gas

32.6%22,321

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%741

No Fuel

1%698

Solar

0.3%193

Other

0%29

Coal

0%26

Wood

0%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,619

Mean Household Incomei

$102,067

Per Capita Incomei

$35,192

Poverty Ratei

12%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

108,018

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

1,521

Residentsi

4,034

Avg. Tenant Renti

$501/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

23 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1,102 homes92% occupied$559/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8383 homes95% occupied$341/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC16 homes89% occupied$317/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $81,619/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

77.8%

Very low income$24K–$41K/yr

16.8%

Low income$41K–$65K/yr

4.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $65K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

86.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

87.7% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26.2% 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

50,17324.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

24,112

United Kingdom

1,109

India

897

Philippines

671

Guatemala

411

China

351

Canada

297

Germany

202

Workforce

Total Employed

102,180

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

7,718(5.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.5%Insured

18.5%Uninsured