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.

Pearsall, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,045

Median Agei

31.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

89.1%8,063

White

5.5%497

Black

3.9%353

Two or More

1%94

Other

0.2%15

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%12

Asian

0.1%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.8%529

High School Diploma

28.3%1,521

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%265

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%558

Associate's Degree

1.7%91

Bachelor's Degree

7.1%383

Master's Degree

0.5%26

HS or Higher

62.7%

BA or Higher

7.6%

Graduate+

0.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$106,700

Median Renti

$948

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.6%1,486

Renter-Occupied

45.4%1,235

Total Units

3,065

Homeownership

54.6%

Vacancy Rate

11.2%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

249

$500–$750

113

$750–$1,000

270

$1,000–$1,250

230

$1,250–$1,500

119

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

4.3%133

2000–2009

8.3%254

1990–1999

14%430

1980–1989

19.5%598

1970–1979

21.6%662

1960–1969

17.9%549

1950–1959

4.4%135

1940–1949

3.4%105

1939 or earlier

6.5%199

Heating Fuel

Electricity

77.3%2,103

Utility Gas

18.6%506

No Fuel

3.7%102

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,198

Mean Household Incomei

$60,402

Per Capita Incomei

$21,023

Poverty Ratei

25.2%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

3,779

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

258

Residentsi

479

Avg. Tenant Renti

$357/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing80 homes89% occupied$424/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers115 homes71% occupied$334/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 863 homes89% occupied$314/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,198/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

75.2%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

19.1%

Low income$25K–$39K/yr

4.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $39K/yr

1.2%

Who Receives This Housing

76.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

92% of subsidized households are minority

15.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26.2% 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

98810.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

715

Guatemala

Workforce

Total Employed

3,594

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

156(2.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.8%Insured

15.2%Uninsured