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.

Mission, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

87,038

Median Agei

34.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

87.8%76,397

White

8.9%7,784

Asian

1.6%1,416

Black

1.2%1,051

Two or More

0.4%326

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%35

Other

0%29

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%1,750

High School Diploma

20%10,797

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%2,639

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%7,140

Associate's Degree

6.7%3,633

Bachelor's Degree

19.9%10,746

Master's Degree

7.3%3,928

Professional Degree

1.3%710

Doctorate

0.9%511

HS or Higher

77.4%

BA or Higher

29.4%

Graduate+

9.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$175,700

Median Renti

$950

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.4%20,613

Renter-Occupied

28.6%8,261

Total Units

33,423

Homeownership

71.4%

Vacancy Rate

13.6%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,083

$500–$750

792

$750–$1,000

2,625

$1,000–$1,250

1,412

$1,250–$1,500

873

$1,500–$2,000

483

$2,000+

458

Year Built

2020 or later

2.3%757

2010–2019

18.6%6,215

2000–2009

30.2%10,102

1990–1999

18.7%6,238

1980–1989

15.2%5,070

1970–1979

9.2%3,065

1960–1969

2.5%838

1950–1959

2%680

1940–1949

1.1%358

1939 or earlier

0.3%100

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.2%26,055

Utility Gas

6.3%1,828

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%401

No Fuel

1%301

Solar

0.9%268

Fuel Oil

0.1%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,767

Mean Household Incomei

$82,890

Per Capita Incomei

$28,304

Poverty Ratei

19.3%

Unemploymenti

7.8%

Labor Forcei

37,557

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

1,086

Residentsi

2,037

Avg. Tenant Renti

$422/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing190 homes87% occupied$398/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers652 homes92% occupied$427/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8189 homes98% occupied$463/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC55 homes99% occupied$302/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,767/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

79.5%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

17.1%

Low income$30K–$49K/yr

3.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $49K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

75.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

98.7% of subsidized households are minority

18.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

49.7% 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

22,35125.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

19,825

Korea

262

Philippines

230

India

110

Canada

Germany

China

Guatemala

Workforce

Total Employed

34,614

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

2,646(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

73.5%Insured

26.5%Uninsured