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.

Lipan, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

490

Median Agei

35.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.3%379

Hispanic/Latino

18.2%89

Two or More

1.8%9

Asian

1%5

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%5

Other

0.6%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.3%27

High School Diploma

23.9%69

Some College (<1 yr)

10.7%31

Some College (1+ yr)

17.3%50

Associate's Degree

6.2%18

Bachelor's Degree

15.6%45

Master's Degree

6.6%19

Doctorate

0.7%2

HS or Higher

90.3%

BA or Higher

22.8%

Graduate+

7.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$266,100

Median Renti

$1,234

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.8%117

Renter-Occupied

15.2%21

Total Units

158

Homeownership

84.8%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%4

2010–2019

13.3%21

2000–2009

0.6%1

1990–1999

6.3%10

1980–1989

12%19

1970–1979

18.4%29

1960–1969

1.9%3

1950–1959

10.8%17

1940–1949

20.9%33

1939 or earlier

13.3%21

Heating Fuel

Electricity

57.2%79

Utility Gas

37.7%52

Bottled/LP Gas

4.3%6

Wood

0.7%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,500

Mean Household Incomei

$99,778

Per Capita Incomei

$37,689

Poverty Ratei

12.4%

Unemploymenti

7.9%

Labor Forcei

228

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 Vouchers2 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

193.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

China

Workforce

Total Employed

208

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

15(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82%Insured

18%Uninsured