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.

Mertzon, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

764

Median Agei

36.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.9%473

Hispanic/Latino

33.9%259

American Indian/Alaska Native

4.2%32

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

15.6%82

Some College (<1 yr)

7%37

Some College (1+ yr)

19.7%104

Associate's Degree

8.7%46

Bachelor's Degree

27.1%143

Master's Degree

7.6%40

HS or Higher

85.8%

BA or Higher

34.7%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$134,400

Median Renti

$2,633

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.3%265

Renter-Occupied

19.7%65

Total Units

430

Homeownership

80.3%

Vacancy Rate

23.3%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

9.1%39

2000–2009

4.7%20

1990–1999

12.6%54

1980–1989

23%99

1970–1979

12.3%53

1960–1969

8.1%35

1950–1959

3%13

1940–1949

9.1%39

1939 or earlier

18.1%78

Heating Fuel

Electricity

68.2%225

Bottled/LP Gas

18.8%62

Utility Gas

6.1%20

Other

4.5%15

Coal

2.4%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,500

Mean Household Incomei

$85,554

Per Capita Incomei

$35,292

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

414

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

476.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

414

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

35(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.2%Insured

11.8%Uninsured