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.

Kilgore, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,470

Median Agei

35.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

49.5%6,665

Hispanic/Latino

26.9%3,626

Black

14%1,881

Two or More

8.4%1,126

Asian

0.8%107

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%65

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.9%653

High School Diploma

25%2,072

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%530

Some College (1+ yr)

16.7%1,382

Associate's Degree

8.4%699

Bachelor's Degree

14.9%1,238

Master's Degree

3.7%307

Professional Degree

0.3%28

Doctorate

0.3%21

HS or Higher

83.6%

BA or Higher

19.2%

Graduate+

4.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$171,600

Median Renti

$1,010

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.4%3,214

Renter-Occupied

28.6%1,288

Total Units

5,213

Homeownership

71.4%

Vacancy Rate

13.6%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

187

$750–$1,000

341

$1,000–$1,250

314

$1,250–$1,500

214

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%43

2010–2019

4.5%237

2000–2009

13.1%683

1990–1999

3.2%165

1980–1989

17.1%894

1970–1979

16.3%848

1960–1969

10.9%568

1950–1959

18.7%973

1940–1949

8.2%428

1939 or earlier

7.2%374

Heating Fuel

Electricity

59.2%2,665

Utility Gas

39.4%1,773

No Fuel

1.4%64

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,295

Mean Household Incomei

$81,638

Per Capita Incomei

$27,812

Poverty Ratei

16.6%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

6,306

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

133

Residentsi

193

Avg. Tenant Renti

$375/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers59 homes66% occupied$407/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 872 homes79% occupied$348/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,295/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

73.5%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

26.5%

Who Receives This Housing

74.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

56.2% of subsidized households are minority

32.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44.3% 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

1,3019.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

879

Korea

China

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

6,017

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

658(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.7%Insured

19.3%Uninsured