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.

Premont, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,428

Median Agei

29.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

95.4%2,316

White

4.6%112

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%45

High School Diploma

31.4%471

Some College (<1 yr)

3.6%54

Some College (1+ yr)

8.1%122

Associate's Degree

5.7%85

Bachelor's Degree

6.9%103

Master's Degree

0.5%7

HS or Higher

59.2%

BA or Higher

7.3%

Graduate+

0.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$89,800

Median Renti

$781

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.5%532

Renter-Occupied

41.5%378

Total Units

1,276

Homeownership

58.5%

Vacancy Rate

28.7%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

195

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

4.1%52

2000–2009

4.2%54

1990–1999

26.1%333

1980–1989

4.9%63

1970–1979

19.1%244

1960–1969

22.9%292

1950–1959

13.5%172

1939 or earlier

5.2%66

Heating Fuel

Electricity

81.3%740

Utility Gas

16.9%154

Fuel Oil

1.8%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,728

Mean Household Incomei

$44,983

Per Capita Incomei

$17,768

Poverty Ratei

27.6%

Unemploymenti

14.8%

Labor Forcei

1,083

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

143

Avg. Tenant Renti

$399/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers51 homes92% occupied$399/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,728/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

85%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

15%

Who Receives This Housing

90% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90% of subsidized households are minority

4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

5% 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

47019.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

446

Workforce

Total Employed

923

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

84(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

63.6%Insured

36.4%Uninsured