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.

Bayou Vista, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,754

Median Agei

58.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.9%1,367

Hispanic/Latino

14.1%248

Two or More

4.3%75

Other

1.7%30

Asian

1.4%24

Black

0.4%7

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%37

High School Diploma

24%374

Some College (<1 yr)

9.5%149

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%225

Associate's Degree

12%187

Bachelor's Degree

24.1%376

Master's Degree

3.7%57

Professional Degree

3.7%57

Doctorate

0.5%8

HS or Higher

94.2%

BA or Higher

31.9%

Graduate+

7.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$375,600

Median Renti

$2,083

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

89.3%839

Renter-Occupied

10.7%101

Total Units

1,151

Homeownership

89.3%

Vacancy Rate

18.3%

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%37

2010–2019

8.1%93

2000–2009

7.6%87

1990–1999

12.1%139

1980–1989

16.2%187

1970–1979

44.6%513

1960–1969

5.3%61

1950–1959

3%34

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.4%624

Electricity

31.2%293

No Fuel

2.4%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$120,455

Mean Household Incomei

$130,144

Per Capita Incomei

$67,905

Poverty Ratei

7.6%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

865

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 Vouchers1 homes100% occupied

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

LIHTC60 homes

Tax-credit funded affordable housing developed by private builders

Who Receives This Housing

100% of subsidized households are minority

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

653.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Workforce

Total Employed

826

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

285(17% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96%Insured

4%Uninsured