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.

Rising Star, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

668

Median Agei

45.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.4%584

Hispanic/Latino

9%60

Two or More

3%20

Black

0.6%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

15.9%71

High School Diploma

22.6%101

Some College (<1 yr)

8.9%40

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%57

Associate's Degree

5.6%25

Bachelor's Degree

8.1%36

HS or Higher

73.8%

BA or Higher

8.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$39,500

Median Renti

$707

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.3%165

Renter-Occupied

42.7%123

Total Units

430

Homeownership

57.3%

Vacancy Rate

33%

Home Values

Under $50K

55.8%92

$50K–$100K

27.9%46

$100K–$150K

4.2%7

$150K–$200K

12.1%20

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

1.6%7

2000–2009

5.3%23

1990–1999

4.7%20

1980–1989

9.3%40

1970–1979

9.8%42

1960–1969

6.3%27

1950–1959

16.5%71

1940–1949

23%99

1939 or earlier

23.5%101

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.8%155

Utility Gas

35.4%102

Bottled/LP Gas

6.9%20

Wood

2.8%8

Other

1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$37,037

Mean Household Incomei

$49,675

Per Capita Incomei

$23,107

Poverty Ratei

14.1%

Unemploymenti

6.3%

Labor Forcei

303

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%22

$10K–$15K

6.6%19

$15K–$20K

9%26

$20K–$25K

2.8%8

$25K–$30K

8.3%24

$30K–$35K

8%23

$35K–$40K

13.2%38

$40K–$45K

10.4%30

$45K–$50K

1.7%5

$50K–$60K

6.9%20

$60K–$75K

2.8%8

$75K–$100K

9.7%28

$100K–$125K

8.7%25

$125K–$150K

0.7%2

$150K–$200K

2.8%8

$200K+

0.7%2

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

$367/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing22 homes100% occupied$367/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Project Based Section 812 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $37,037/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

59%

Very low income$11K–$19K/yr

36%

Low income$19K–$30K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

50% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9% of subsidized households are minority

38% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55% 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

507.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

276

Avg. Commutei

16.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

46(8.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

75.6%Insured

24.4%Uninsured