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.

Penitas, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,444

Median Agei

32.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

97.7%6,294

White

2.3%150

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%155

High School Diploma

20.2%778

Some College (<1 yr)

10%385

Some College (1+ yr)

7.5%288

Associate's Degree

2.6%101

Bachelor's Degree

7.3%279

Master's Degree

4.4%171

HS or Higher

56.1%

BA or Higher

11.7%

Graduate+

4.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$167,000

Median Renti

$697

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.8%1,551

Renter-Occupied

14.2%257

Total Units

1,980

Homeownership

85.8%

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

24%475

2000–2009

40.4%799

1990–1999

19%377

1980–1989

9.1%180

1970–1979

2.2%44

1960–1969

1.1%22

1950–1959

1.9%38

1939 or earlier

2.3%45

Heating Fuel

Electricity

94.9%1,715

Utility Gas

3.1%56

No Fuel

1.4%25

Fuel Oil

0.7%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,993

Mean Household Incomei

$73,967

Per Capita Incomei

$21,466

Poverty Ratei

23.8%

Unemploymenti

7.4%

Labor Forcei

2,575

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

130

Avg. Tenant Renti

$401/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers76 homes90% occupied$401/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $48,993/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

79%

Very low income$15K–$24K/yr

19%

Low income$24K–$39K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

70% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

100% of subsidized households are minority

25% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,99631%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,917

China

Workforce

Total Employed

2,384

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

108(2.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

59.4%Insured

40.6%Uninsured