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.

Trinidad, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

806

Median Agei

38.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.7%497

Black

16.9%136

Two or More

10.7%86

Hispanic/Latino

10.5%85

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.2%41

High School Diploma

34.1%194

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%32

Some College (1+ yr)

10.2%58

Associate's Degree

14.9%85

Bachelor's Degree

8.8%50

Master's Degree

3.7%21

Professional Degree

3%17

Doctorate

1.4%8

HS or Higher

88.9%

BA or Higher

16.9%

Graduate+

8.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$146,900

Median Renti

$727

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.6%223

Renter-Occupied

32.4%107

Total Units

390

Homeownership

67.6%

Vacancy Rate

15.4%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.4%17

2000–2009

10.8%42

1990–1999

5.6%22

1980–1989

4.6%18

1970–1979

27.9%109

1960–1969

17.4%68

1950–1959

9.5%37

1940–1949

6.9%27

1939 or earlier

12.8%50

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.5%216

Utility Gas

28.2%93

No Fuel

3.6%12

Bottled/LP Gas

2.7%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,333

Mean Household Incomei

$62,355

Per Capita Incomei

$26,127

Poverty Ratei

21.7%

Unemploymenti

1.7%

Labor Forcei

401

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

$401/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing54 homes100% occupied$401/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,333/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

69%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

20%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $40K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

30% of subsidized households are minority

46% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

57% 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

91.1%

By Region

Workforce

Total Employed

394

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

23(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.1%Insured

19.9%Uninsured