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.

Gholson, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,112

Median Agei

43.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.3%793

Hispanic/Latino

13.4%149

Black

10%111

Two or More

4.7%52

Asian

0.5%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.7%66

High School Diploma

32%273

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%41

Some College (1+ yr)

20.4%174

Associate's Degree

13%111

Bachelor's Degree

8.6%73

Master's Degree

1.2%10

Professional Degree

0.4%3

HS or Higher

88.1%

BA or Higher

10.1%

Graduate+

1.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$148,800

Median Renti

$862

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.3%352

Renter-Occupied

20.7%92

Total Units

529

Homeownership

79.3%

Vacancy Rate

16.1%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

3.6%19

2010–2019

19.8%105

2000–2009

18%95

1990–1999

20.2%107

1980–1989

11.2%59

1970–1979

21.2%112

1960–1969

2.1%11

1950–1959

2.1%11

1940–1949

1.1%6

1939 or earlier

0.8%4

Heating Fuel

Electricity

89.2%396

Bottled/LP Gas

9.9%44

Wood

0.5%2

Other

0.5%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,500

Mean Household Incomei

$84,968

Per Capita Incomei

$34,281

Poverty Ratei

7.4%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

534

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

80.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

514

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

60(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.8%Insured

9.2%Uninsured