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.

Hitchcock, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,563

Median Agei

34.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

43.1%3,260

Hispanic/Latino

30.3%2,288

Black

21.2%1,601

Two or More

4.3%325

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%45

Asian

0.5%36

Other

0.1%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.7%265

High School Diploma

28.5%1,332

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%313

Some College (1+ yr)

16%747

Associate's Degree

14.8%692

Bachelor's Degree

13.2%614

Master's Degree

3.6%170

Doctorate

0.4%20

HS or Higher

89%

BA or Higher

17.2%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$188,300

Median Renti

$1,380

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68%1,845

Renter-Occupied

32%867

Total Units

2,980

Homeownership

68%

Vacancy Rate

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

187

$1,250–$1,500

291

$1,500–$2,000

209

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.7%80

2010–2019

20.1%598

2000–2009

15.6%465

1990–1999

7.8%231

1980–1989

8.8%261

1970–1979

16%477

1960–1969

12.5%373

1950–1959

10.7%319

1940–1949

1.3%38

1939 or earlier

4.6%138

Heating Fuel

Electricity

51.5%1,396

Utility Gas

41%1,113

Bottled/LP Gas

6.6%180

No Fuel

0.6%16

Other

0.3%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,157

Mean Household Incomei

$89,130

Per Capita Incomei

$32,577

Poverty Ratei

14.3%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

3,406

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6118.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

505

Philippines

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

3,204

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

418(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80%Insured

20%Uninsured