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.

Horizon City, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

23,668

Median Agei

29.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

90.7%21,461

White

6.5%1,538

Black

1.1%259

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%174

Asian

0.6%148

Two or More

0.3%80

Other

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%1,072

High School Diploma

21.4%2,837

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%959

Some College (1+ yr)

17.1%2,273

Associate's Degree

14.5%1,918

Bachelor's Degree

17.4%2,314

Master's Degree

3%401

Professional Degree

0.3%39

Doctorate

0.2%32

HS or Higher

89.3%

BA or Higher

21%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$170,200

Median Renti

$1,280

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.2%5,947

Renter-Occupied

14.8%1,029

Total Units

7,325

Homeownership

85.2%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

156

$750–$1,000

163

$1,000–$1,250

127

$1,250–$1,500

219

$1,500–$2,000

168

$2,000+

112

Year Built

2020 or later

6.9%502

2010–2019

25.4%1,863

2000–2009

31%2,269

1990–1999

14.2%1,037

1980–1989

3.3%239

1970–1979

17.6%1,289

1960–1969

0.8%56

1950–1959

1%70

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78%5,441

Electricity

17.7%1,238

Solar

2.8%196

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%64

No Fuel

0.3%24

Fuel Oil

0.2%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,737

Mean Household Incomei

$76,424

Per Capita Incomei

$22,788

Poverty Ratei

22%

Unemploymenti

8.9%

Labor Forcei

11,064

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

177

Avg. Tenant Renti

$618/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

104 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers45 homes76% occupied$618/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,737/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

53%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

38%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $53K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

96% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

98% of subsidized households are minority

7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

18% 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

5,48723.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

4,992

Guatemala

102

China

Philippines

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

9,871

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,170(7.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

76.3%Insured

23.7%Uninsured