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.

Jamaica Beach, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

967

Median Agei

63.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.6%702

Hispanic/Latino

9.8%95

Asian

6.4%62

Two or More

5.8%56

Other

5.4%52

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%34

High School Diploma

9.4%84

Some College (<1 yr)

6%54

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%124

Associate's Degree

7.3%65

Bachelor's Degree

31.5%282

Master's Degree

22.7%203

Professional Degree

2.2%20

Doctorate

1.2%11

HS or Higher

97.9%

BA or Higher

57.6%

Graduate+

26.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$333,500

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

97.1%575

Renter-Occupied

2.9%17

Total Units

1,452

Homeownership

97.1%

Vacancy Rate

59.2%

Rent Distribution

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%11

2010–2019

7.6%111

2000–2009

12.5%182

1990–1999

11.2%163

1980–1989

16.2%235

1970–1979

30.9%449

1960–1969

19.5%283

1950–1959

1.2%18

Heating Fuel

Electricity

89.4%529

No Fuel

5.4%32

Utility Gas

5.2%31

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$94,318

Mean Household Incomei

$135,977

Per Capita Incomei

$82,573

Poverty Ratei

8.9%

Unemploymenti

14.3%

Labor Forcei

483

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 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

879%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

403

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

62(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94%Insured

6%Uninsured