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.

Kemp, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,302

Median Agei

39.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.4%813

Hispanic/Latino

33.6%438

Black

1.5%20

Two or More

1.5%20

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%10

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%55

High School Diploma

37.6%317

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%54

Some College (1+ yr)

10.9%92

Associate's Degree

3.6%30

Bachelor's Degree

5.8%49

Master's Degree

7.1%60

HS or Higher

78%

BA or Higher

12.9%

Graduate+

7.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$168,100

Median Renti

$1,036

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.2%290

Renter-Occupied

26.8%106

Total Units

466

Homeownership

73.2%

Vacancy Rate

15%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%3

2010–2019

11.6%54

2000–2009

4.5%21

1990–1999

15.2%71

1980–1989

10.5%49

1970–1979

27.5%128

1960–1969

7.5%35

1950–1959

0.2%1

1940–1949

4.9%23

1939 or earlier

17.4%81

Heating Fuel

Electricity

56.6%224

Utility Gas

31.8%126

Bottled/LP Gas

11.6%46

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,833

Mean Household Incomei

$82,799

Per Capita Incomei

$27,581

Poverty Ratei

22.9%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

480

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

100

Avg. Tenant Renti

$475/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

39 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing58 homes93% occupied$475/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,833/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

83%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

15% of subsidized households are minority

15% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52% 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

493.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

467

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

38(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.6%Insured

18.4%Uninsured