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.

Stephenville, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

21,682

Median Agei

25.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.4%15,487

Hispanic/Latino

20.9%4,523

Black

2.9%628

Two or More

2.3%493

Asian

1.7%369

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%109

Other

0.3%73

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%701

High School Diploma

21.2%2,307

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%610

Some College (1+ yr)

16%1,740

Associate's Degree

7.2%783

Bachelor's Degree

20.1%2,180

Master's Degree

10.2%1,105

Professional Degree

0.4%42

Doctorate

2.7%288

HS or Higher

89.8%

BA or Higher

33.3%

Graduate+

13.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$241,300

Median Renti

$1,134

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

44.3%3,656

Renter-Occupied

55.7%4,591

Total Units

9,095

Homeownership

44.3%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

13%475

$50K–$100K

4.7%171

$100K–$150K

6.3%231

$150K–$200K

15.4%562

$200K–$300K

30.8%1,126

$300K–$500K

22.2%812

$500K–$1M

6.2%227

$1M+

1.4%52

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

808

$750–$1,000

997

$1,000–$1,250

687

$1,250–$1,500

778

$1,500–$2,000

819

$2,000+

341

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%100

2010–2019

20.2%1,833

2000–2009

10.7%976

1990–1999

11.5%1,047

1980–1989

11.6%1,056

1970–1979

17.6%1,600

1960–1969

8.6%780

1950–1959

9.1%824

1940–1949

3.7%333

1939 or earlier

6%546

Heating Fuel

Electricity

71.8%5,918

Utility Gas

27.1%2,231

Bottled/LP Gas

1%85

Wood

0.2%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,015

Mean Household Incomei

$71,320

Per Capita Incomei

$27,593

Poverty Ratei

16.9%

Unemploymenti

7.3%

Labor Forcei

12,048

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.4%937

$10K–$15K

3.8%312

$15K–$20K

4.3%354

$20K–$25K

6.5%539

$25K–$30K

5.4%445

$30K–$35K

4.8%392

$35K–$40K

5.3%437

$40K–$45K

3.2%260

$45K–$50K

4.4%362

$50K–$60K

5.7%468

$60K–$75K

8.2%676

$75K–$100K

12.7%1,045

$100K–$125K

11%909

$125K–$150K

5.6%459

$150K–$200K

2.9%236

$200K+

5%416

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

218

Residentsi

151

Avg. Tenant Renti

$398/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers46 homes71% occupied$445/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8172 homes99% occupied$385/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,015/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

74.8%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

24.4%

Low income$27K–$42K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

70.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

16.1% of subsidized households are minority

30.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

87.3% 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

1,1555.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

638

China

146

India

Germany

Canada

Poland

Philippines

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,951

Avg. Commutei

16 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,166

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

697(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86%Insured

14%Uninsured