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.

Carrizo Springs, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,723

Median Agei

35.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

90.8%4,290

White

4.6%216

American Indian/Alaska Native

3.2%151

Asian

1%46

Black

0.4%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.2%339

High School Diploma

36.8%1,111

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%129

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%314

Associate's Degree

6%182

Bachelor's Degree

6.7%202

Master's Degree

1.3%39

Professional Degree

0.3%9

HS or Higher

77%

BA or Higher

8.3%

Graduate+

1.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$86,700

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.3%1,103

Renter-Occupied

35.7%612

Total Units

2,194

Homeownership

64.3%

Vacancy Rate

21.8%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

265

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

152

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.4%75

2010–2019

12.9%282

2000–2009

7.9%174

1990–1999

8.1%178

1980–1989

13.7%301

1970–1979

22.3%489

1960–1969

6.4%141

1950–1959

15%329

1940–1949

7.9%173

1939 or earlier

2.4%52

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.1%1,579

Utility Gas

7.9%136

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$38,659

Mean Household Incomei

$62,340

Per Capita Incomei

$26,025

Poverty Ratei

36.8%

Unemploymenti

10.4%

Labor Forcei

1,753

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

276

Residentsi

594

Avg. Tenant Renti

$316/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing81 homes96% occupied$313/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers132 homes60% occupied$311/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 851 homes81% occupied$325/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC12 homes97% occupied$359/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $38,659/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

72.4%

Very low income$12K–$19K/yr

19.9%

Low income$19K–$31K/yr

5.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $31K/yr

2.6%

Who Receives This Housing

83.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

97.8% of subsidized households are minority

6.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

23.6% 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

1803.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

134

Philippines

India

Workforce

Total Employed

1,570

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

92(2.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.3%Insured

14.7%Uninsured