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.

Rowlett, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

65,463

Median Agei

39.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

47.3%30,982

Hispanic/Latino

21.7%14,210

Black

19.8%12,982

Asian

7%4,560

Two or More

3.9%2,561

Other

0.2%123

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%45

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%1,593

High School Diploma

20.3%9,183

Some College (<1 yr)

10.2%4,627

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%5,599

Associate's Degree

8.8%3,997

Bachelor's Degree

26.8%12,137

Master's Degree

8.6%3,903

Professional Degree

1.3%599

Doctorate

1.1%504

HS or Higher

93.2%

BA or Higher

37.9%

Graduate+

11.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$368,800

Median Renti

$1,990

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.2%17,568

Renter-Occupied

24.8%5,784

Total Units

24,216

Homeownership

75.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.6%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

170

$1,000–$1,250

213

$1,250–$1,500

513

$1,500–$2,000

1,796

$2,000+

2,704

Year Built

2020 or later

2.7%659

2010–2019

20.8%5,039

2000–2009

18.6%4,502

1990–1999

27.7%6,701

1980–1989

19.8%4,802

1970–1979

8.1%1,964

1960–1969

1.8%438

1950–1959

0.3%73

1940–1949

0%10

1939 or earlier

0.1%28

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.3%13,144

Electricity

42.1%9,829

Bottled/LP Gas

1%234

No Fuel

0.3%65

Solar

0.2%56

Other

0.1%15

Fuel Oil

0%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$112,081

Mean Household Incomei

$127,635

Per Capita Incomei

$46,206

Poverty Ratei

6.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

37,118

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

909

Residentsi

2,943

Avg. Tenant Renti

$717/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

31 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers909 homes79% occupied$717/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $112,081/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $34K/yr

67%

Very low income$34K–$56K/yr

24%

Low income$56K–$90K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $90K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

94% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

95% of subsidized households are minority

12% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

11% 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

9,73814.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,472

India

710

Philippines

500

Guatemala

218

United Kingdom

196

Canada

131

China

109

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

35,523

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

3,281(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.6%Insured

12.4%Uninsured