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.

Rule, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

823

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

60.4%497

Hispanic/Latino

30.5%251

Black

5.1%42

Two or More

4%33

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%32

High School Diploma

32.6%175

Some College (<1 yr)

11.4%61

Some College (1+ yr)

17.1%92

Associate's Degree

10.2%55

Bachelor's Degree

8.8%47

Master's Degree

2.8%15

Professional Degree

0.2%1

HS or Higher

89%

BA or Higher

11.7%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$71,000

Median Renti

$1,027

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.4%239

Renter-Occupied

23.6%74

Total Units

445

Homeownership

76.4%

Vacancy Rate

29.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

44.4%106

$50K–$100K

29.3%70

$100K–$150K

10.9%26

$150K–$200K

5.4%13

$200K–$300K

5.4%13

$300K–$500K

4.6%11

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

3.8%17

1990–1999

0.4%2

1980–1989

17.5%78

1970–1979

9.9%44

1960–1969

20.2%90

1950–1959

25.2%112

1940–1949

15.3%68

1939 or earlier

7.6%34

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53.4%167

Electricity

42.5%133

Bottled/LP Gas

3.2%10

Wood

1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$34,792

Mean Household Incomei

$53,862

Per Capita Incomei

$22,202

Poverty Ratei

38.3%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

321

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%14

$10K–$15K

9.3%29

$15K–$20K

13.7%43

$20K–$25K

3.5%11

$25K–$30K

13.1%41

$30K–$35K

6.1%19

$35K–$40K

1%3

$40K–$45K

8.6%27

$45K–$50K

6.4%20

$50K–$60K

4.2%13

$60K–$75K

2.6%8

$75K–$100K

6.4%20

$100K–$125K

12.1%38

$125K–$150K

4.5%14

$150K–$200K

3.5%11

$200K+

0.6%2

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

232.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

288

Avg. Commutei

17.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

34(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

72.1%Insured

27.9%Uninsured