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.

Ropesville, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

594

Median Agei

42.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

61.8%367

White

29.5%175

Black

8.8%52

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%17

High School Diploma

28.7%117

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%23

Some College (1+ yr)

18.4%75

Associate's Degree

8.6%35

Bachelor's Degree

13%53

Master's Degree

5.4%22

HS or Higher

83.8%

BA or Higher

18.4%

Graduate+

5.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$98,300

Median Renti

$500

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.6%184

Renter-Occupied

14.4%31

Total Units

223

Homeownership

85.6%

Vacancy Rate

3.6%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

3.6%8

2010–2019

10.8%24

2000–2009

26.9%60

1990–1999

7.2%16

1980–1989

6.3%14

1970–1979

18.4%41

1960–1969

9%20

1950–1959

5.8%13

1940–1949

10.3%23

1939 or earlier

1.8%4

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60%129

Electricity

40%86

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,844

Mean Household Incomei

$86,407

Per Capita Incomei

$31,660

Poverty Ratei

8.8%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

327

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 Vouchers1 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

142.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

310

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

20(4.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87%Insured

13%Uninsured