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.

Golinda, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

836

Median Agei

44.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

48.4%405

Hispanic/Latino

25.5%213

Black

19.6%164

Asian

5.6%47

Two or More

0.8%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%25

High School Diploma

43%259

Some College (<1 yr)

12.9%78

Some College (1+ yr)

4.5%27

Associate's Degree

8%48

Bachelor's Degree

14.6%88

Master's Degree

1.5%9

Doctorate

6.6%40

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

22.7%

Graduate+

8.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$138,300

Median Renti

$792

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.4%251

Renter-Occupied

21.6%69

Total Units

359

Homeownership

78.4%

Vacancy Rate

10.9%

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%3

2010–2019

11.1%40

2000–2009

2.8%10

1990–1999

17.8%64

1980–1989

34.5%124

1970–1979

12.3%44

1960–1969

8.1%29

1950–1959

4.2%15

1939 or earlier

8.4%30

Heating Fuel

Electricity

72.5%232

Utility Gas

13.4%43

Bottled/LP Gas

12.8%41

Wood

1.2%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,438

Mean Household Incomei

$73,807

Per Capita Incomei

$30,430

Poverty Ratei

10.5%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

436

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 Vouchers3 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

17220.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

121

Philippines

United Kingdom

Workforce

Total Employed

425

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

52(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

76.3%Insured

23.7%Uninsured