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.

Anson, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,531

Median Agei

41.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

54.6%1,383

Hispanic/Latino

41.6%1,052

Black

1.3%32

Asian

1.1%27

Two or More

0.8%20

Other

0.7%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.4%183

High School Diploma

30.4%536

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%117

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%227

Associate's Degree

10.1%179

Bachelor's Degree

10.9%193

Master's Degree

4.8%85

HS or Higher

86.2%

BA or Higher

15.8%

Graduate+

4.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$74,800

Median Renti

$757

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.2%884

Renter-Occupied

17.8%192

Total Units

1,309

Homeownership

82.2%

Vacancy Rate

17.8%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

2.1%28

2000–2009

1.9%25

1990–1999

0.8%10

1980–1989

6.1%80

1970–1979

21.8%286

1960–1969

15.1%198

1950–1959

17.3%226

1940–1949

12.2%160

1939 or earlier

22.6%296

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.8%547

Utility Gas

47.8%514

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,104

Mean Household Incomei

$57,737

Per Capita Incomei

$23,595

Poverty Ratei

26.5%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

1,102

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

128

Avg. Tenant Renti

$365/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing82 homes94% occupied$365/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $48,104/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

60%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

23%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

13%

Moderate / aboveOver $38K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

74% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

44% of subsidized households are minority

25% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45% 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

1024%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Guatemala

India

Workforce

Total Employed

1,039

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

164(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

70.5%Insured

29.5%Uninsured