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.

Lovelady, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

490

Median Agei

45.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.7%317

Black

17.6%86

Hispanic/Latino

12.7%62

Two or More

5.1%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

14%44

High School Diploma

31.4%99

Some College (<1 yr)

2.2%7

Some College (1+ yr)

9.2%29

Associate's Degree

22.5%71

Bachelor's Degree

16.8%53

Master's Degree

1.9%6

HS or Higher

98.1%

BA or Higher

18.7%

Graduate+

1.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$126,800

Median Renti

$1,063

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.2%171

Renter-Occupied

17.8%37

Total Units

265

Homeownership

82.2%

Vacancy Rate

21.5%

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

4.9%13

2000–2009

11.3%30

1990–1999

1.1%3

1980–1989

25.7%68

1970–1979

29.8%79

1960–1969

7.2%19

1950–1959

7.9%21

1940–1949

7.2%19

1939 or earlier

4.9%13

Heating Fuel

Electricity

63.9%133

Utility Gas

30.8%64

Bottled/LP Gas

5.3%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,500

Mean Household Incomei

$70,223

Per Capita Incomei

$29,488

Poverty Ratei

6.5%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

242

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%.

Workforce

Total Employed

242

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

10(2.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.6%Insured

10.4%Uninsured