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.

Ector, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

820

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.7%629

Hispanic/Latino

11.5%94

Two or More

7.4%61

Black

2.1%17

Other

1.5%12

Asian

0.9%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.2%46

High School Diploma

34%190

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%41

Some College (1+ yr)

13.1%73

Associate's Degree

4.1%23

Bachelor's Degree

6.1%34

Master's Degree

4.3%24

Doctorate

3.9%22

HS or Higher

81%

BA or Higher

14.3%

Graduate+

8.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$153,400

Median Renti

$1,113

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.5%190

Renter-Occupied

38.5%119

Total Units

340

Homeownership

61.5%

Vacancy Rate

9.1%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%1

2010–2019

6.8%23

2000–2009

17.1%58

1990–1999

21.5%73

1980–1989

7.9%27

1970–1979

10.6%36

1960–1969

7.1%24

1950–1959

5.6%19

1940–1949

8.5%29

1939 or earlier

14.7%50

Heating Fuel

Electricity

48.9%151

Utility Gas

47.2%146

Bottled/LP Gas

3.9%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,161

Mean Household Incomei

$71,704

Per Capita Incomei

$31,431

Poverty Ratei

11.1%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

425

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 Vouchers14 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

162%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

412

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

40(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81%Insured

19%Uninsured