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.

DISH, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

541

Median Agei

40.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.3%418

Hispanic/Latino

14.2%77

Asian

3.1%17

Two or More

2.6%14

Black

2%11

Other

0.6%3

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%24

High School Diploma

10%39

Some College (<1 yr)

16.5%64

Some College (1+ yr)

21.9%85

Associate's Degree

10.5%41

Bachelor's Degree

24.4%95

Master's Degree

7.7%30

HS or Higher

97.2%

BA or Higher

32.1%

Graduate+

7.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$471,600

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

96.7%176

Renter-Occupied

3.3%6

Total Units

189

Homeownership

96.7%

Vacancy Rate

3.7%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

67.2%127

2000–2009

20.1%38

1990–1999

5.8%11

1980–1989

4.8%9

1970–1979

1.1%2

1939 or earlier

1.1%2

Heating Fuel

Electricity

82.4%150

Bottled/LP Gas

7.1%13

Solar

5.5%10

Utility Gas

4.9%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$159,000

Mean Household Incomei

$175,085

Per Capita Incomei

$60,303

Poverty Ratei

1.8%

Unemploymenti

0.6%

Labor Forcei

315

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

132.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

313

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

41(10.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured