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.

Navasota, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,542

Median Agei

32.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

37.1%3,166

White

36.4%3,113

Black

24.3%2,072

Two or More

1.9%166

Other

0.3%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%152

High School Diploma

23.4%1,115

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%310

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%647

Associate's Degree

6.4%307

Bachelor's Degree

10.9%521

Master's Degree

5.5%263

Professional Degree

3.1%148

Doctorate

0.4%17

HS or Higher

73.1%

BA or Higher

19.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$208,100

Median Renti

$860

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.1%1,644

Renter-Occupied

39.9%1,091

Total Units

2,967

Homeownership

60.1%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

326

$500–$750

153

$750–$1,000

184

$1,000–$1,250

237

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

8%236

2010–2019

9.8%292

2000–2009

6.2%184

1990–1999

12.1%359

1980–1989

27.9%829

1970–1979

8.8%260

1960–1969

6.4%191

1950–1959

12.1%360

1940–1949

2.5%74

1939 or earlier

6.1%182

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.6%1,795

Utility Gas

30.1%822

No Fuel

2.3%62

Bottled/LP Gas

2%56

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,276

Mean Household Incomei

$109,698

Per Capita Incomei

$37,004

Poverty Ratei

13.8%

Unemploymenti

7.2%

Labor Forcei

3,818

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

161

Residentsi

329

Avg. Tenant Renti

$377/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing50 homes92% occupied$502/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

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

Project Based Section 8108 homes84% occupied$319/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,276/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

75.3%

Very low income$15K–$26K/yr

19.2%

Low income$26K–$41K/yr

4.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $41K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

76.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

82.9% of subsidized households are minority

9.8% 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

7879.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

672

Guatemala

Workforce

Total Employed

3,544

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

290(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

73.5%Insured

26.5%Uninsured