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.

Kempner, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,215

Median Agei

47.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.6%749

Hispanic/Latino

22.9%278

Black

7.4%90

Two or More

5.9%72

Other

1.8%22

Asian

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.6%96

High School Diploma

27.6%249

Some College (<1 yr)

8.9%80

Some College (1+ yr)

21.2%191

Associate's Degree

7.6%69

Bachelor's Degree

8.5%77

Master's Degree

3.8%34

Professional Degree

0.6%5

Doctorate

0.3%3

HS or Higher

89.1%

BA or Higher

13.2%

Graduate+

4.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$249,200

Median Renti

$1,044

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74%327

Renter-Occupied

26%115

Total Units

491

Homeownership

74%

Vacancy Rate

10%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

3.3%16

2010–2019

3.7%18

2000–2009

21.6%106

1990–1999

19.8%97

1980–1989

24.6%121

1970–1979

17.1%84

1960–1969

2.6%13

1950–1959

5.7%28

1939 or earlier

1.6%8

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.2%412

Bottled/LP Gas

5.2%23

Utility Gas

0.9%4

No Fuel

0.7%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,357

Mean Household Incomei

$98,716

Per Capita Incomei

$38,061

Poverty Ratei

2.5%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

676

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

685.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

627

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

242(25.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.5%Insured

11.5%Uninsured