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.

Horseshoe Bay, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,854

Median Agei

64.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.2%4,428

Hispanic/Latino

4.7%228

Two or More

2.9%143

Asian

0.6%28

Other

0.5%22

Black

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%74

High School Diploma

16.8%718

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%160

Some College (1+ yr)

17.7%756

Associate's Degree

6.7%288

Bachelor's Degree

36%1,540

Master's Degree

6.3%271

Professional Degree

7.3%314

Doctorate

1.7%71

HS or Higher

98%

BA or Higher

51.3%

Graduate+

15.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$549,800

Median Renti

$1,536

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.6%2,035

Renter-Occupied

19.4%490

Total Units

3,851

Homeownership

80.6%

Vacancy Rate

34.4%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

100

$1,500–$2,000

165

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.9%110

2010–2019

11.1%427

2000–2009

22.9%882

1990–1999

24.8%956

1980–1989

22.1%852

1970–1979

15.6%599

1960–1969

0.3%11

1950–1959

0.4%14

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.4%2,334

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%86

No Fuel

2.2%55

Utility Gas

2%50

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$96,794

Mean Household Incomei

$166,380

Per Capita Incomei

$86,908

Poverty Ratei

4.3%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

1,940

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

1412.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

India

United Kingdom

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

1,884

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

587(13.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.2%Insured

10.8%Uninsured