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.

Sundown, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,374

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

50%687

White

46.9%645

Two or More

1.7%24

Black

1.3%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%49

High School Diploma

28.3%251

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%69

Some College (1+ yr)

11%98

Associate's Degree

5.7%51

Bachelor's Degree

16.3%145

Master's Degree

7.4%66

Professional Degree

1.5%13

HS or Higher

83.7%

BA or Higher

25.3%

Graduate+

8.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$96,400

Median Renti

$675

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.1%366

Renter-Occupied

25.9%128

Total Units

543

Homeownership

74.1%

Vacancy Rate

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

10.9%59

2000–2009

8.5%46

1990–1999

19%103

1980–1989

26.5%144

1970–1979

14.5%79

1960–1969

9.4%51

1950–1959

3.1%17

1940–1949

5.7%31

1939 or earlier

2.4%13

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.6%250

Utility Gas

49.4%244

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,594

Mean Household Incomei

$84,440

Per Capita Incomei

$29,766

Poverty Ratei

14.6%

Unemploymenti

14.2%

Labor Forcei

705

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 Vouchers6 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

493.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

605

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

27(2.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.2%Insured

19.8%Uninsured