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.

Abernathy, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,278

Median Agei

34.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50%1,638

Hispanic/Latino

47.4%1,554

Black

2.2%73

Two or More

0.4%12

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.5%184

High School Diploma

33.1%641

Some College (<1 yr)

7%136

Some College (1+ yr)

7.3%142

Associate's Degree

6.5%127

Bachelor's Degree

14%272

Master's Degree

12.9%251

HS or Higher

90.4%

BA or Higher

27%

Graduate+

12.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$176,400

Median Renti

$868

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.1%884

Renter-Occupied

22.9%263

Total Units

1,273

Homeownership

77.1%

Vacancy Rate

9.9%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%7

2010–2019

4%51

2000–2009

5.6%71

1990–1999

7.2%92

1980–1989

13.7%174

1970–1979

11.1%141

1960–1969

20.9%266

1950–1959

23.3%296

1940–1949

9%114

1939 or earlier

4.8%61

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.2%725

Electricity

35.7%409

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$87,531

Mean Household Incomei

$91,983

Per Capita Incomei

$32,865

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,568

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 Vouchers9 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

1013.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

101

Workforce

Total Employed

1,553

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

103(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.8%Insured

18.2%Uninsured