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.

Lometa, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

Showing latest census year. Full demographic history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

812

Median Agei

34.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.9%503

Hispanic/Latino

29.2%237

Two or More

4.2%34

Asian

3.8%31

Black

0.9%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%42

High School Diploma

22.7%117

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%43

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%81

Associate's Degree

7.8%40

Bachelor's Degree

18.2%94

Master's Degree

1%5

HS or Higher

81.8%

BA or Higher

19.2%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$160,000

Median Renti

$692

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.1%170

Renter-Occupied

30.9%76

Total Units

279

Homeownership

69.1%

Vacancy Rate

11.8%

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

1.8%5

2010–2019

0.7%2

2000–2009

12.9%36

1990–1999

5.4%15

1980–1989

2.9%8

1970–1979

19.4%54

1960–1969

6.8%19

1950–1959

17.9%50

1940–1949

11.5%32

1939 or earlier

20.8%58

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.7%132

Utility Gas

45.5%112

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,750

Mean Household Incomei

$81,754

Per Capita Incomei

$28,772

Poverty Ratei

13.2%

Unemploymenti

7.2%

Labor Forcei

389

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$434/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing20 homes85% occupied$434/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,750/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

47%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

47%

Low income$27K–$44K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

65% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

41% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41% 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

253.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Guatemala

Workforce

Total Employed

361

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

55(8.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

74.8%Insured

25.2%Uninsured