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.

Palmhurst, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,601

Median Agei

35.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

78.7%2,048

White

15.7%408

Asian

4%103

Two or More

0.7%19

Other

0.6%15

Black

0.3%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%38

High School Diploma

12.7%197

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%74

Some College (1+ yr)

17.3%270

Associate's Degree

7.6%119

Bachelor's Degree

21.6%337

Master's Degree

14.1%219

Professional Degree

2%31

Doctorate

1.5%24

HS or Higher

84.1%

BA or Higher

39.2%

Graduate+

17.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$375,000

Median Renti

$823

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.3%630

Renter-Occupied

19.7%155

Total Units

921

Homeownership

80.3%

Vacancy Rate

14.8%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%11

2010–2019

30.6%282

2000–2009

15%138

1990–1999

25.4%234

1980–1989

22%203

1970–1979

3.7%34

1960–1969

0.5%5

1940–1949

0.9%8

1939 or earlier

0.7%6

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.2%716

Bottled/LP Gas

7.9%62

Wood

0.6%5

Solar

0.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$98,125

Mean Household Incomei

$142,578

Per Capita Incomei

$45,041

Poverty Ratei

4.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,110

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 Vouchers4 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

37714.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

287

Philippines

India

United Kingdom

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

1,051

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

83(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.2%Insured

11.8%Uninsured