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.

Ovilla, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,375

Median Agei

44.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.3%3,209

Hispanic/Latino

13.2%579

Black

8.7%379

Asian

4.1%178

Two or More

0.7%30

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%86

High School Diploma

16.4%498

Some College (<1 yr)

3.1%94

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%422

Associate's Degree

9.4%286

Bachelor's Degree

34.5%1,048

Master's Degree

10.3%314

Professional Degree

3.5%105

Doctorate

2.6%78

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

50.9%

Graduate+

16.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$446,700

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

95.3%1,384

Renter-Occupied

4.7%69

Total Units

1,532

Homeownership

95.3%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

8%123

2010–2019

19.2%294

2000–2009

16.1%246

1990–1999

15.5%237

1980–1989

20.5%314

1970–1979

16%245

1960–1969

4.8%73

Heating Fuel

Electricity

72.5%1,054

Utility Gas

21.2%308

Bottled/LP Gas

6.3%91

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$131,434

Mean Household Incomei

$171,464

Per Capita Incomei

$57,711

Poverty Ratei

5.9%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

1,990

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1884.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Workforce

Total Employed

1,867

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

165(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.3%Insured

4.7%Uninsured