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.

Smiley, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

543

Median Agei

36.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

65.7%357

White

33%179

Two or More

1.3%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

23.2%92

High School Diploma

39.1%155

Some College (<1 yr)

12.6%50

Some College (1+ yr)

4.8%19

Associate's Degree

6.1%24

Bachelor's Degree

2.8%11

HS or Higher

88.6%

BA or Higher

2.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$135,300

Median Renti

$921

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.1%152

Renter-Occupied

25.9%53

Total Units

220

Homeownership

74.1%

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.3%8

$50K–$100K

32.9%50

$100K–$150K

25%38

$150K–$200K

15.1%23

$200K–$300K

16.4%25

$300K–$500K

5.3%8

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

4.5%10

2000–2009

9.1%20

1990–1999

12.3%27

1980–1989

14.1%31

1970–1979

24.5%54

1960–1969

10.5%23

1950–1959

8.6%19

1940–1949

8.6%19

1939 or earlier

7.7%17

Heating Fuel

Electricity

81%166

Bottled/LP Gas

17.6%36

Utility Gas

1.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$36,750

Mean Household Incomei

$65,390

Per Capita Incomei

$20,938

Poverty Ratei

20.6%

Unemploymenti

8.6%

Labor Forcei

243

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.8%18

$10K–$15K

8.8%18

$15K–$20K

2.9%6

$20K–$25K

9.8%20

$25K–$30K

14.6%30

$35K–$40K

11.7%24

$50K–$60K

9.8%20

$60K–$75K

1.5%3

$75K–$100K

5.4%11

$100K–$125K

5.9%12

$125K–$150K

2.9%6

$150K–$200K

18%37

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

$411/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing17 homes94% occupied$411/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $36,750/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

44%

Very low income$11K–$18K/yr

37%

Low income$18K–$29K/yr

13%

Moderate / aboveOver $29K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

75% of subsidized households are minority

8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31% 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

325.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

222

Avg. Commutei

42.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

222

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

7(1.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.2%Insured

16.8%Uninsured