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.

Nederland, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,381

Median Agei

36.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.2%14,183

Hispanic/Latino

13.9%2,563

Black

3.6%658

Asian

3%558

Two or More

2.1%378

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%41

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%666

High School Diploma

25.6%3,171

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%918

Some College (1+ yr)

15.1%1,868

Associate's Degree

15.5%1,917

Bachelor's Degree

17.1%2,116

Master's Degree

5.4%666

Professional Degree

1%125

Doctorate

0.8%98

HS or Higher

93.1%

BA or Higher

24.2%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$208,300

Median Renti

$1,400

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.7%5,428

Renter-Occupied

27.3%2,043

Total Units

8,118

Homeownership

72.7%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%201

$50K–$100K

8.4%457

$100K–$150K

12.4%674

$150K–$200K

22.1%1,197

$200K–$300K

30%1,630

$300K–$500K

19.4%1,051

$500K–$1M

3.6%197

$1M+

0.4%21

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

373

$1,000–$1,250

360

$1,250–$1,500

263

$1,500–$2,000

618

$2,000+

245

Year Built

2020 or later

2.2%180

2010–2019

9.6%780

2000–2009

10.7%871

1990–1999

9.3%757

1980–1989

9.3%757

1970–1979

15.5%1,261

1960–1969

24.7%2,007

1950–1959

12.4%1,005

1940–1949

2.8%230

1939 or earlier

3.3%270

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59%4,408

Electricity

39%2,914

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%82

No Fuel

0.6%44

Solar

0.2%15

Other

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,570

Mean Household Incomei

$91,332

Per Capita Incomei

$36,703

Poverty Ratei

8.3%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

8,977

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%285

$10K–$15K

2.2%165

$15K–$20K

3.5%260

$20K–$25K

1.8%136

$25K–$30K

5.1%379

$30K–$35K

5.3%396

$35K–$40K

3.9%288

$40K–$45K

5.2%389

$45K–$50K

4.9%363

$50K–$60K

7.4%555

$60K–$75K

5.5%410

$75K–$100K

14.7%1,095

$100K–$125K

8%601

$125K–$150K

8.7%652

$150K–$200K

13.4%1,004

$200K+

6.6%493

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$399/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers42 homes89% occupied$399/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,570/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

69%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

25%

Low income$39K–$62K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

83% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

53% of subsidized households are minority

22% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9185%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

240

Philippines

190

India

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,419

Avg. Commutei

18.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,450

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

834(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.5%Insured

15.5%Uninsured