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.

Idalou, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,151

Median Agei

44.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

56.9%1,224

White

41.4%891

Two or More

1.2%25

Black

0.5%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%60

High School Diploma

29.6%448

Some College (<1 yr)

9.2%140

Some College (1+ yr)

18.7%283

Associate's Degree

8%121

Bachelor's Degree

15.4%233

Master's Degree

5.5%84

Professional Degree

0.7%10

HS or Higher

91%

BA or Higher

21.6%

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$211,000

Median Renti

$678

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.9%591

Renter-Occupied

29.1%243

Total Units

1,003

Homeownership

70.9%

Vacancy Rate

16.8%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

4.4%44

2000–2009

5.9%59

1990–1999

11.1%111

1980–1989

14.1%141

1970–1979

12.6%126

1960–1969

18.5%186

1950–1959

26.7%268

1940–1949

5.7%57

1939 or earlier

1.1%11

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.1%551

Electricity

33.9%283

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,500

Mean Household Incomei

$79,448

Per Capita Incomei

$30,880

Poverty Ratei

15.9%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

871

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

432%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

846

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

85(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured

3.3%Uninsured