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.

Spearman, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,810

Median Agei

40.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

51.6%1,450

White

47.3%1,330

Asian

0.5%15

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%8

Black

0.2%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%64

High School Diploma

18.1%320

Some College (<1 yr)

3.8%67

Some College (1+ yr)

9.2%163

Associate's Degree

6%106

Bachelor's Degree

24.3%429

Master's Degree

9.5%168

Professional Degree

2.1%37

HS or Higher

76.6%

BA or Higher

35.9%

Graduate+

11.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$124,000

Median Renti

$1,125

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.1%869

Renter-Occupied

17.9%190

Total Units

1,316

Homeownership

82.1%

Vacancy Rate

19.5%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%6

2010–2019

3.1%41

2000–2009

8.6%113

1990–1999

0.8%11

1980–1989

12.3%162

1970–1979

26.3%346

1960–1969

23.9%314

1950–1959

19.1%252

1940–1949

0.7%9

1939 or earlier

4.7%62

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74%784

Electricity

26%275

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,617

Mean Household Incomei

$89,804

Per Capita Incomei

$35,413

Poverty Ratei

7.5%

Unemploymenti

10.6%

Labor Forcei

1,460

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

Programs in this community

Public Housing10 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

48417.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

468

China

Workforce

Total Employed

1,305

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

139(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

76.6%Insured

23.4%Uninsured