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.

Gladewater, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,227

Median Agei

33.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.5%4,330

Black

16%999

Hispanic/Latino

8.1%506

Two or More

5.9%366

Other

0.4%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%112

High School Diploma

27.6%1,081

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%294

Some College (1+ yr)

21.6%848

Associate's Degree

4.9%191

Bachelor's Degree

10.4%407

Master's Degree

8.4%331

Professional Degree

1.7%66

HS or Higher

84.9%

BA or Higher

20.5%

Graduate+

10.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$174,000

Median Renti

$1,060

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.6%1,310

Renter-Occupied

38.4%817

Total Units

2,449

Homeownership

61.6%

Vacancy Rate

13.1%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

139

$1,000–$1,250

320

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2%50

2010–2019

11.1%272

2000–2009

6.7%163

1990–1999

7.9%194

1980–1989

12.3%301

1970–1979

23.9%585

1960–1969

10.4%255

1950–1959

15.8%388

1940–1949

5.3%129

1939 or earlier

4.6%112

Heating Fuel

Electricity

71.4%1,518

Utility Gas

28.3%601

No Fuel

0.4%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,810

Mean Household Incomei

$80,615

Per Capita Incomei

$29,069

Poverty Ratei

21.5%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,583

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

194

Residentsi

407

Avg. Tenant Renti

$336/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers117 homes67% occupied$345/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 854 homes94% occupied$315/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,810/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

83.3%

Very low income$18K–$29K/yr

14.7%

Low income$29K–$47K/yr

1.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $47K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

86.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

59.1% of subsidized households are minority

28.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

24.4% 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

2624.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

142

Mexico

United Kingdom

Workforce

Total Employed

2,455

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

499(11.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.9%Insured

8.1%Uninsured