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.

Friendswood, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

41,030

Median Agei

41.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.8%29,465

Hispanic/Latino

14.6%6,001

Asian

5.4%2,228

Two or More

3.7%1,527

Black

3.6%1,475

Other

0.8%323

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%714

High School Diploma

12.4%3,373

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%1,781

Some College (1+ yr)

12%3,258

Associate's Degree

9.7%2,646

Bachelor's Degree

33.8%9,208

Master's Degree

13.3%3,624

Professional Degree

3%816

Doctorate

2.5%692

HS or Higher

96%

BA or Higher

52.7%

Graduate+

18.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$420,100

Median Renti

$1,688

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.2%11,543

Renter-Occupied

22.8%3,405

Total Units

15,553

Homeownership

77.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

202

$1,000–$1,250

519

$1,250–$1,500

516

$1,500–$2,000

808

$2,000+

1,159

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%280

2010–2019

12.6%1,961

2000–2009

19%2,958

1990–1999

18.2%2,825

1980–1989

18.4%2,868

1970–1979

22.9%3,558

1960–1969

6.4%999

1950–1959

0.5%71

1940–1949

0.2%33

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.7%8,476

Electricity

42.5%6,356

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%73

Solar

0.2%27

No Fuel

0.1%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$126,508

Mean Household Incomei

$168,091

Per Capita Incomei

$61,141

Poverty Ratei

3.6%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

20,522

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$800/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers20 homes76% occupied$800/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $126,508/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $38K/yr

32%

Very low income$38K–$63K/yr

52%

Low income$63K–$101K/yr

16%

Who Receives This Housing

89% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

53% of subsidized households are minority

19% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37% 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

3,4688.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

419

Mexico

325

Canada

244

China

205

Korea

112

United Kingdom

106

Philippines

Guatemala

Workforce

Total Employed

19,587

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

2,631(8.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.9%Insured

6.1%Uninsured