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.

Terrell, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSADallas-Fort Worth MSADallas-Fort Worth-Arlington#59/198 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,366

Median Agei

32.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

37%7,541

Hispanic/Latino

35.5%7,224

Black

23.9%4,866

Two or More

3.1%632

Other

0.4%72

Asian

0.2%31

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%672

High School Diploma

27.8%3,543

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%960

Some College (1+ yr)

15.5%1,968

Associate's Degree

7.5%949

Bachelor's Degree

11.7%1,493

Master's Degree

3.7%470

Professional Degree

0.1%11

Doctorate

0.3%41

HS or Higher

79.4%

BA or Higher

15.8%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$218,500

Median Renti

$1,232

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.7%3,436

Renter-Occupied

41.3%2,421

Total Units

6,167

Homeownership

58.7%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

5.6%194

$50K–$100K

3.5%121

$100K–$150K

12.3%423

$150K–$200K

23.1%795

$200K–$300K

35.3%1,212

$300K–$500K

17.2%592

$500K–$1M

0.2%8

$1M+

2.6%91

Rent Distribution

Under $500

123

$500–$750

144

$750–$1,000

334

$1,000–$1,250

652

$1,250–$1,500

502

$1,500–$2,000

531

$2,000+

124

Year Built

2020 or later

4%245

2010–2019

4.8%293

2000–2009

26.2%1,613

1990–1999

8.2%506

1980–1989

12.5%772

1970–1979

13.1%808

1960–1969

8%492

1950–1959

12.4%764

1940–1949

3.6%222

1939 or earlier

7.3%452

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.2%3,817

Utility Gas

32.2%1,888

No Fuel

1.4%82

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%33

Wood

0.4%24

Solar

0.2%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,842

Mean Household Incomei

$79,031

Per Capita Incomei

$25,723

Poverty Ratei

15.4%

Unemploymenti

7.6%

Labor Forcei

9,265

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%448

$10K–$15K

3.9%229

$15K–$20K

5.1%300

$20K–$25K

0.6%37

$25K–$30K

3.7%216

$30K–$35K

2.7%159

$35K–$40K

4%235

$40K–$45K

4%232

$45K–$50K

5.9%344

$50K–$60K

7.7%453

$60K–$75K

13.2%774

$75K–$100K

15.4%904

$100K–$125K

11%647

$125K–$150K

2%116

$150K–$200K

7.5%441

$200K+

5.5%322

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

427

Residentsi

360

Avg. Tenant Renti

$522/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

59 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers427 homes60% occupied$522/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,842/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

82%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

16%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

77% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

77% of subsidized households are minority

44% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56% 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

2,45912.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,012

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,271

Avg. Commutei

27.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

975(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.7%Insured

17.3%Uninsured