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.

Wortham, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,160

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.8%717

Black

22.6%262

Hispanic/Latino

9.3%108

Two or More

6.3%73

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%22

High School Diploma

29.1%245

Some College (<1 yr)

12.5%105

Some College (1+ yr)

19%160

Associate's Degree

10.1%85

Bachelor's Degree

4%34

Master's Degree

1.5%13

Professional Degree

0.6%5

HS or Higher

79.5%

BA or Higher

6.2%

Graduate+

2.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$129,000

Median Renti

$850

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.9%215

Renter-Occupied

53.1%243

Total Units

555

Homeownership

46.9%

Vacancy Rate

17.5%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

3.8%21

2000–2009

19.8%110

1990–1999

11%61

1980–1989

13.2%73

1970–1979

15.5%86

1960–1969

9.7%54

1950–1959

2.3%13

1940–1949

7.7%43

1939 or earlier

16.9%94

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.7%246

Utility Gas

44.5%204

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,316

Mean Household Incomei

$55,255

Per Capita Incomei

$22,594

Poverty Ratei

12.8%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

431

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

104

Avg. Tenant Renti

$440/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing60 homes99% occupied$440/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $46,316/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

39%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

20%

Low income$23K–$37K/yr

16%

Moderate / aboveOver $37K/yr

25%

Who Receives This Housing

69% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

29% of subsidized households are minority

28% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39% 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

464%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

409

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

48(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.9%Insured

17.1%Uninsured