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.

Gun Barrel City, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,570

Median Agei

50.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.1%5,917

Hispanic/Latino

5.5%362

Two or More

2.4%159

Black

1.4%94

Asian

0.4%24

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%401

High School Diploma

26.4%1,348

Some College (<1 yr)

12.8%653

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%697

Associate's Degree

11.5%589

Bachelor's Degree

10.7%549

Master's Degree

6%308

Professional Degree

0.7%34

Doctorate

0.4%18

HS or Higher

90%

BA or Higher

17.8%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$237,300

Median Renti

$960

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

90.7%2,647

Renter-Occupied

9.3%271

Total Units

3,346

Homeownership

90.7%

Vacancy Rate

12.8%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

3.3%109

2010–2019

12.8%429

2000–2009

19%637

1990–1999

12.2%407

1980–1989

21%703

1970–1979

18%603

1960–1969

9.6%320

1950–1959

4.1%138

Heating Fuel

Electricity

94%2,743

Bottled/LP Gas

3.7%107

No Fuel

1.3%37

Wood

0.8%24

Utility Gas

0.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,310

Mean Household Incomei

$86,938

Per Capita Incomei

$38,080

Poverty Ratei

16.1%

Unemploymenti

8.7%

Labor Forcei

3,014

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 Vouchers2 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

1101.7%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Philippines

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

2,753

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

534(9.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.8%Insured

13.2%Uninsured