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.

Ranger, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,641

Median Agei

31.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

66%1,744

Hispanic/Latino

23.8%629

Two or More

5.6%147

Black

3.4%89

Asian

1%27

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.9%121

High School Diploma

25.5%388

Some College (<1 yr)

11.8%180

Some College (1+ yr)

19.4%295

Associate's Degree

4%61

Bachelor's Degree

11%167

Master's Degree

3.9%60

HS or Higher

83.5%

BA or Higher

14.9%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$66,000

Median Renti

$904

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.1%591

Renter-Occupied

42.9%444

Total Units

1,304

Homeownership

57.1%

Vacancy Rate

20.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

37.4%221

$50K–$100K

34.9%206

$100K–$150K

6.3%37

$150K–$200K

14.6%86

$200K–$300K

5.8%34

$500K–$1M

1.2%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%19

2010–2019

0.7%9

2000–2009

5.8%76

1990–1999

5.7%74

1980–1989

14.3%187

1970–1979

12.5%163

1960–1969

8.5%111

1950–1959

9.7%127

1940–1949

12.4%162

1939 or earlier

28.8%376

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

50.8%526

Electricity

44.5%461

Bottled/LP Gas

4.6%48

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$34,336

Mean Household Incomei

$52,292

Per Capita Incomei

$22,367

Poverty Ratei

20.4%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

1,202

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.4%77

$10K–$15K

6.9%71

$15K–$20K

6.9%71

$20K–$25K

13.7%142

$25K–$30K

6.2%64

$30K–$35K

9.8%101

$35K–$40K

6%62

$40K–$45K

1.6%17

$45K–$50K

0.5%5

$50K–$60K

8%83

$60K–$75K

5.7%59

$75K–$100K

10.6%110

$100K–$125K

5.1%53

$125K–$150K

10.3%107

$150K–$200K

0.5%5

$200K+

0.8%8

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

146

Residentsi

185

Avg. Tenant Renti

$372/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing86 homes90% occupied$403/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

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

Project Based Section 850 homes50% occupied$318/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $34,336/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $10K/yr

60.5%

Very low income$10K–$17K/yr

28.8%

Low income$17K–$27K/yr

6.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $27K/yr

3.8%

Who Receives This Housing

53.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

15.8% of subsidized households are minority

40.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43.1% 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

933.5%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

India

Mexico

China

Guatemala

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,126

Avg. Commutei

27.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

154(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

77.4%Insured

22.6%Uninsured