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.

Lake Dallas, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,822

Median Agei

40.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

57.7%4,511

Hispanic/Latino

33.7%2,635

Black

5.5%429

Two or More

1.4%112

Asian

1%76

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%59

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9%479

High School Diploma

16.8%891

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%367

Some College (1+ yr)

12.3%652

Associate's Degree

9.4%499

Bachelor's Degree

21.7%1,151

Master's Degree

9.2%489

Professional Degree

0.5%27

Doctorate

1.2%65

HS or Higher

87.1%

BA or Higher

32.6%

Graduate+

10.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$269,000

Median Renti

$1,519

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.2%2,154

Renter-Occupied

30.8%958

Total Units

3,294

Homeownership

69.2%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

169

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

241

$1,500–$2,000

405

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%15

2010–2019

13.6%447

2000–2009

32.6%1,073

1990–1999

19.6%646

1980–1989

19.3%635

1970–1979

12.1%399

1960–1969

0.5%18

1950–1959

0.6%21

1940–1949

1.2%40

Heating Fuel

Electricity

57%1,775

Utility Gas

42.1%1,309

Wood

0.9%28

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$76,879

Mean Household Incomei

$100,446

Per Capita Incomei

$40,306

Poverty Ratei

3.7%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

4,187

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$435/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers33 homes75% occupied$435/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $76,879/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

77%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

23%

Who Receives This Housing

90% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

93% of subsidized households are minority

34% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

17% 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

1,51719.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

872

United Kingdom

India

Philippines

Korea

Guatemala

Workforce

Total Employed

4,069

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

225(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.3%Insured

14.7%Uninsured