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.

Kountze, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,367

Median Agei

33.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.3%1,663

Black

22.1%524

Two or More

3.4%80

Hispanic/Latino

3%70

Asian

1.3%30

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.3%127

High School Diploma

32.2%493

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%126

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%212

Associate's Degree

7.2%110

Bachelor's Degree

16.5%253

Master's Degree

5.5%85

Doctorate

0.2%3

HS or Higher

92%

BA or Higher

22.3%

Graduate+

5.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$127,300

Median Renti

$873

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.9%588

Renter-Occupied

33.1%291

Total Units

967

Homeownership

66.9%

Vacancy Rate

9.1%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

169

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

10.2%99

2010–2019

13.1%127

2000–2009

10.4%101

1990–1999

29.6%286

1980–1989

3.5%34

1970–1979

7.8%75

1960–1969

10%97

1950–1959

11.5%111

1940–1949

0.8%8

1939 or earlier

3%29

Heating Fuel

Electricity

88.3%776

Utility Gas

11.7%103

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,969

Mean Household Incomei

$79,707

Per Capita Incomei

$30,506

Poverty Ratei

11.2%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

1,110

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

$424/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers57 homes84% occupied$424/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,969/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

71%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

18%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

11%

Who Receives This Housing

82% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

76% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27% 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

441.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Mexico

India

Workforce

Total Employed

1,051

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

128(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.1%Insured

16.9%Uninsured