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.

Palacios, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,388

Median Agei

46.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

65%2,851

White

29.7%1,303

Two or More

2.9%127

Asian

1.5%64

Black

1%43

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%170

High School Diploma

8.7%289

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%175

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%385

Associate's Degree

6.5%215

Bachelor's Degree

10.8%359

Master's Degree

12%396

HS or Higher

60.1%

BA or Higher

22.8%

Graduate+

12%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$153,800

Median Renti

$785

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84%1,563

Renter-Occupied

16%298

Total Units

2,196

Homeownership

84%

Vacancy Rate

15.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

20.7%324

$50K–$100K

12.3%192

$100K–$150K

16.2%253

$150K–$200K

8.7%136

$200K–$300K

27.1%424

$300K–$500K

15%234

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

133

$1,000–$1,250

108

Year Built

2020 or later

2.4%52

2010–2019

4%87

2000–2009

8.1%177

1990–1999

4.4%96

1980–1989

14.9%328

1970–1979

11.4%251

1960–1969

8%176

1950–1959

13.4%294

1940–1949

6.6%144

1939 or earlier

26.9%591

Heating Fuel

Electricity

46.2%860

Utility Gas

42.1%783

Solar

6.8%127

No Fuel

4.9%91

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,620

Mean Household Incomei

$57,283

Per Capita Incomei

$27,481

Poverty Ratei

19.2%

Unemploymenti

1.3%

Labor Forcei

1,924

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.3%135

$10K–$15K

7.1%133

$15K–$20K

8%149

$20K–$25K

5.3%98

$25K–$30K

5.6%105

$30K–$35K

6.4%119

$35K–$40K

1.2%23

$40K–$45K

4.1%76

$45K–$50K

4.5%84

$50K–$60K

9.5%177

$60K–$75K

17.1%319

$75K–$100K

12.6%234

$125K–$150K

4.2%79

$150K–$200K

7%130

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

162

Avg. Tenant Renti

$332/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

23 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing44 homes98% occupied$332/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers54 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,620/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

58%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

28%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

60% of subsidized households are minority

23% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47% 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

48311%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

435

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,808

Avg. Commutei

23.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,899

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

268(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.1%Insured

19.9%Uninsured