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.

Chandler, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,518

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.6%2,765

Hispanic/Latino

10.2%359

Black

5.8%205

Two or More

2.8%97

Other

1.1%40

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.9%31

Asian

0.6%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%70

High School Diploma

32.6%834

Some College (<1 yr)

7%179

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%357

Associate's Degree

15.7%402

Bachelor's Degree

14.2%363

Master's Degree

7.2%185

Professional Degree

0.6%15

Doctorate

2.5%63

HS or Higher

96.4%

BA or Higher

24.5%

Graduate+

10.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$246,300

Median Renti

$895

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.2%1,082

Renter-Occupied

32.8%529

Total Units

1,833

Homeownership

67.2%

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

119

$750–$1,000

177

$1,000–$1,250

120

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

7.3%134

2010–2019

20%367

2000–2009

21.8%400

1990–1999

11.5%210

1980–1989

12.7%233

1970–1979

7.4%136

1960–1969

4.7%87

1950–1959

4.1%76

1940–1949

5.2%96

1939 or earlier

5.1%94

Heating Fuel

Electricity

73.5%1,184

Utility Gas

24.2%390

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%37

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,573

Mean Household Incomei

$72,745

Per Capita Incomei

$33,511

Poverty Ratei

13.6%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

1,484

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

$427/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers42 homes91% occupied$427/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,573/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

65%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

30%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

62% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

46% of subsidized households are minority

45% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

95% 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

2146.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

146

United Kingdom

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

1,384

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

275(10% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.9%Insured

9.1%Uninsured