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.

Gunter, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,398

Median Agei

36.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.3%1,471

Hispanic/Latino

31.6%758

Two or More

3.4%81

Black

3.1%75

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%8

Asian

0.1%3

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%23

High School Diploma

14.1%210

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%64

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%169

Associate's Degree

8.3%123

Bachelor's Degree

31.2%465

Master's Degree

9.6%143

Professional Degree

1.5%22

Doctorate

0.3%5

HS or Higher

82.2%

BA or Higher

42.6%

Graduate+

11.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$547,600

Median Renti

$1,636

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.3%489

Renter-Occupied

30.7%217

Total Units

762

Homeownership

69.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.3%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

11.5%88

2010–2019

25.9%197

2000–2009

22%168

1990–1999

5.9%45

1980–1989

14%107

1970–1979

4.1%31

1960–1969

4.3%33

1950–1959

1.6%12

1940–1949

3.9%30

1939 or earlier

6.7%51

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50%353

Bottled/LP Gas

28.9%204

Utility Gas

20%141

Wood

0.7%5

Other

0.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$120,000

Mean Household Incomei

$149,919

Per Capita Incomei

$43,664

Poverty Ratei

2.5%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

1,345

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

$350/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers15 homes78% occupied$350/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $120,000/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $36K/yr

91%

Very low income$36K–$60K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

45% of subsidized households are minority

13% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45% 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

30912.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

294

United Kingdom

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

1,306

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

95(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.3%Insured

18.7%Uninsured