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.

Nixon, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,231

Median Agei

36.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

80.7%1,801

White

14.8%330

Black

2.6%58

Other

1.9%42

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%74

High School Diploma

35.2%494

Some College (<1 yr)

14.7%206

Some College (1+ yr)

4.5%63

Associate's Degree

3.5%49

Bachelor's Degree

1.2%17

Master's Degree

1.9%27

Professional Degree

0.2%3

HS or Higher

66.5%

BA or Higher

3.4%

Graduate+

2.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$74,900

Median Renti

$845

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.8%549

Renter-Occupied

33.2%273

Total Units

927

Homeownership

66.8%

Vacancy Rate

11.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

36.1%198

$50K–$100K

30.4%167

$100K–$150K

10.7%59

$150K–$200K

8.7%48

$200K–$300K

6.9%38

$300K–$500K

2.2%12

$500K–$1M

4.9%27

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

8.7%81

2000–2009

0.9%8

1990–1999

16.1%149

1980–1989

24.2%224

1970–1979

17.3%160

1960–1969

10.5%97

1950–1959

15%139

1940–1949

4.7%44

1939 or earlier

2.7%25

Heating Fuel

Electricity

81.3%668

Utility Gas

18.7%154

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$37,838

Mean Household Incomei

$56,815

Per Capita Incomei

$22,561

Poverty Ratei

18.1%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

1,076

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%28

$10K–$15K

22.1%182

$15K–$20K

3.9%32

$20K–$25K

5.8%48

$25K–$30K

3.9%32

$30K–$35K

7.7%63

$35K–$40K

7.1%58

$40K–$45K

3.8%31

$45K–$50K

1.7%14

$50K–$60K

5.2%43

$60K–$75K

4%33

$75K–$100K

13.1%108

$100K–$125K

2.9%24

$125K–$150K

11.2%92

$150K–$200K

3.8%31

$200K+

0.4%3

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

$408/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing22 homes94% occupied$408/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $37,838/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

57%

Very low income$11K–$19K/yr

33%

Low income$19K–$30K/yr

10%

Who Receives This Housing

62% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

38% of subsidized households are minority

22% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

48% 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

52423.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

524

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,048

Avg. Commutei

26.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

64(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

76.4%Insured

23.6%Uninsured