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.

Dilley, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,769

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

73.3%2,761

White

16.8%632

Black

5.7%215

Asian

2.4%90

Other

0.8%32

Two or More

0.8%30

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.2%212

High School Diploma

25.5%657

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%114

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%303

Associate's Degree

5.1%132

Bachelor's Degree

14.6%376

Master's Degree

2%52

Doctorate

0.7%19

HS or Higher

72.3%

BA or Higher

17.3%

Graduate+

2.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$106,400

Median Renti

$1,279

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.3%694

Renter-Occupied

36.7%402

Total Units

1,271

Homeownership

63.3%

Vacancy Rate

13.8%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

130

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%12

2010–2019

12.7%161

2000–2009

19.5%248

1990–1999

5.4%68

1980–1989

24.6%313

1970–1979

13.7%174

1960–1969

8.1%103

1950–1959

7.6%96

1940–1949

4.4%56

1939 or earlier

3.1%40

Heating Fuel

Electricity

76.5%838

Utility Gas

14.8%162

Bottled/LP Gas

5.7%62

No Fuel

3.1%34

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,600

Mean Household Incomei

$69,985

Per Capita Incomei

$21,474

Poverty Ratei

6.8%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

1,469

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

128

Avg. Tenant Renti

$330/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers37 homes

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

Project Based Section 845 homes92% occupied$330/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,600/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

77%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

23%

Who Receives This Housing

77% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

98% of subsidized households are minority

9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

16% 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

3328.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

148

Korea

Workforce

Total Employed

1,408

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

64(2.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.5%Insured

10.5%Uninsured