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.

Madisonville, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,552

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

42.7%1,945

Hispanic/Latino

31.5%1,432

Black

24.3%1,108

Two or More

1.3%58

Other

0.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.9%227

High School Diploma

26.5%759

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%132

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%379

Associate's Degree

4.5%128

Bachelor's Degree

17.3%495

Master's Degree

3.3%95

Professional Degree

1.9%53

HS or Higher

79.2%

BA or Higher

22.5%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$121,300

Median Renti

$1,014

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.7%1,164

Renter-Occupied

30.3%506

Total Units

1,921

Homeownership

69.7%

Vacancy Rate

13.1%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

145

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

257

Year Built

2010–2019

11.9%228

2000–2009

11.5%221

1990–1999

3.8%73

1980–1989

13.7%263

1970–1979

13.4%258

1960–1969

14.5%278

1950–1959

3.7%71

1940–1949

17.6%338

1939 or earlier

9.9%191

Heating Fuel

Electricity

79.5%1,328

Utility Gas

20.5%342

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,175

Mean Household Incomei

$72,316

Per Capita Incomei

$29,648

Poverty Ratei

13.1%

Unemploymenti

8.7%

Labor Forcei

2,391

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

148

Avg. Tenant Renti

$427/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing55 homes100% occupied$427/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,175/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

60%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

24%

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $54K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

93% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

69% of subsidized households are minority

19% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38% 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

54211.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

487

Workforce

Total Employed

2,184

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

296(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.3%Insured

12.7%Uninsured