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.

O'Donnell, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

533

Median Agei

46.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

56.5%301

White

43.5%232

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

21.5%87

High School Diploma

18%73

Some College (<1 yr)

3.5%14

Some College (1+ yr)

23.7%96

Associate's Degree

4%16

Bachelor's Degree

5.7%23

HS or Higher

76.3%

BA or Higher

5.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$67,600

Median Renti

$646

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81%201

Renter-Occupied

19%47

Total Units

346

Homeownership

81%

Vacancy Rate

28.3%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

Year Built

2010–2019

0.9%3

1990–1999

2.3%8

1980–1989

14.2%49

1970–1979

2.3%8

1960–1969

17.1%59

1950–1959

34.4%119

1940–1949

18.5%64

1939 or earlier

10.4%36

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.3%162

Electricity

28.2%70

Bottled/LP Gas

6.5%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,286

Mean Household Incomei

$73,864

Per Capita Incomei

$32,046

Poverty Ratei

10.9%

Unemploymenti

1.5%

Labor Forcei

270

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

Public Housing20 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

458.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

266

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

14(3.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

78%Insured

22%Uninsured