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.

Riesel, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,453

Median Agei

30.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.3%1,181

Hispanic/Latino

14%203

Two or More

3%43

Black

1.2%18

Asian

0.3%4

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%21

High School Diploma

35.1%303

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%61

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%102

Associate's Degree

11.2%97

Bachelor's Degree

23.2%200

Master's Degree

3.8%33

Professional Degree

1.2%10

HS or Higher

95.8%

BA or Higher

28.2%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$178,500

Median Renti

$1,172

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.5%371

Renter-Occupied

23.5%114

Total Units

531

Homeownership

76.5%

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

19.4%72

$50K–$100K

7%26

$100K–$150K

13.7%51

$150K–$200K

15.6%58

$200K–$300K

22.4%83

$300K–$500K

8.9%33

$500K–$1M

12.9%48

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

5.1%27

2000–2009

16.6%88

1990–1999

18.6%99

1980–1989

8.7%46

1970–1979

14.7%78

1960–1969

8.7%46

1950–1959

7.2%38

1940–1949

3.2%17

1939 or earlier

17.3%92

Heating Fuel

Electricity

68.2%331

Utility Gas

23.3%113

Bottled/LP Gas

5.6%27

No Fuel

2.9%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$98,063

Mean Household Incomei

$100,754

Per Capita Incomei

$34,081

Poverty Ratei

6.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

803

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.6%3

$10K–$15K

0.6%3

$15K–$20K

1.4%7

$20K–$25K

3.3%16

$30K–$35K

9.1%44

$35K–$40K

2.1%10

$40K–$45K

1%5

$45K–$50K

3.5%17

$50K–$60K

7%34

$60K–$75K

6%29

$75K–$100K

18.6%90

$100K–$125K

17.3%84

$125K–$150K

8.5%41

$150K–$200K

16.7%81

$200K+

4.3%21

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

40.3%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

789

Avg. Commutei

24.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

81(7.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.4%Insured

9.6%Uninsured