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.

Tahoka, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,424

Median Agei

38.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

50.3%1,220

White

41.5%1,005

Black

3.9%94

Two or More

3.1%74

Asian

0.9%23

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%112

High School Diploma

22.8%391

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%100

Some College (1+ yr)

15.5%266

Associate's Degree

11.7%201

Bachelor's Degree

11.7%201

Master's Degree

8.6%147

Doctorate

1.1%18

HS or Higher

83.9%

BA or Higher

21.4%

Graduate+

9.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$128,200

Median Renti

$978

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70%624

Renter-Occupied

30%267

Total Units

1,089

Homeownership

70%

Vacancy Rate

18.2%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.8%30

2010–2019

2.7%29

2000–2009

4.7%51

1990–1999

1.8%20

1980–1989

10.4%113

1970–1979

19.7%214

1960–1969

30%327

1950–1959

12.7%138

1940–1949

7.3%79

1939 or earlier

8.1%88

Heating Fuel

Electricity

54.9%489

Utility Gas

44.3%395

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,039

Mean Household Incomei

$85,665

Per Capita Incomei

$36,081

Poverty Ratei

17.9%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

1,198

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

102

Avg. Tenant Renti

$319/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing50 homes96% occupied$319/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,039/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

75%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

21%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

77% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

81% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33% 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

943.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

1,123

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

68(3.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.2%Insured

15.8%Uninsured