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.

Brackettville, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,595

Median Agei

39.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

64.3%1,025

White

30.2%482

Two or More

3.1%49

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.3%37

Black

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

33.4%368

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%48

Some College (1+ yr)

27.7%305

Bachelor's Degree

9.2%101

Master's Degree

1.8%20

HS or Higher

76.4%

BA or Higher

11%

Graduate+

1.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$83,800

Median Renti

$755

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.3%394

Renter-Occupied

11.7%52

Total Units

587

Homeownership

88.3%

Vacancy Rate

24%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.7%4

2000–2009

4.3%25

1990–1999

16%94

1980–1989

21.6%127

1970–1979

26.9%158

1960–1969

2.7%16

1950–1959

11.6%68

1940–1949

1.4%8

1939 or earlier

14.8%87

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.3%407

Utility Gas

5.2%23

Bottled/LP Gas

3.6%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,459

Mean Household Incomei

$79,283

Per Capita Incomei

$26,895

Poverty Ratei

10.5%

Unemploymenti

1.3%

Labor Forcei

1,153

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

113

Avg. Tenant Renti

$405/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing48 homes94% occupied$405/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $69,459/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

57%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

34%

Low income$35K–$56K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

77% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

75% of subsidized households are minority

16% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

25% 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

1529.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

150

Guatemala

Workforce

Total Employed

1,138

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

49(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

73.5%Insured

26.5%Uninsured