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.

Sour Lake, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,130

Median Agei

34.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.4%1,819

Hispanic/Latino

8.8%187

Asian

2.6%55

Two or More

1.8%38

Other

0.9%20

Black

0.3%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.8%119

High School Diploma

33.3%450

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%96

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%193

Associate's Degree

5.8%78

Bachelor's Degree

17.2%233

Master's Degree

2.7%37

Doctorate

0.9%12

HS or Higher

90.1%

BA or Higher

20.9%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$173,800

Median Renti

$1,286

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.6%563

Renter-Occupied

29.4%235

Total Units

936

Homeownership

70.6%

Vacancy Rate

14.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.9%84

$50K–$100K

19.5%110

$100K–$150K

10.3%58

$150K–$200K

8.9%50

$200K–$300K

20.4%115

$300K–$500K

22.2%125

$500K–$1M

3.7%21

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

100

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%30

2010–2019

15.9%149

2000–2009

9.1%85

1990–1999

4.8%45

1980–1989

15.9%149

1970–1979

10.6%99

1960–1969

16.2%152

1950–1959

10.5%98

1940–1949

7.7%72

1939 or earlier

6.1%57

Heating Fuel

Electricity

78.6%627

Utility Gas

20.8%166

No Fuel

0.6%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,241

Mean Household Incomei

$87,626

Per Capita Incomei

$32,944

Poverty Ratei

12.4%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

990

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%48

$10K–$15K

0.4%3

$15K–$20K

3.3%26

$20K–$25K

13.3%106

$30K–$35K

3.8%30

$35K–$40K

5.4%43

$40K–$45K

0.3%2

$45K–$50K

5.9%47

$50K–$60K

5.3%42

$60K–$75K

8.9%71

$75K–$100K

13%104

$100K–$125K

10.7%85

$125K–$150K

7%56

$150K–$200K

9.1%73

$200K+

7.8%62

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

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1044.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

919

Avg. Commutei

26 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

90(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81%Insured

19%Uninsured