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.

Hondo, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,713

Median Agei

33.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

60.3%5,252

White

30.5%2,656

Black

6.3%548

Two or More

2.6%227

Other

0.3%23

Asian

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

12.6%739

High School Diploma

33.3%1,951

Some College (<1 yr)

8%471

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%673

Associate's Degree

5.1%299

Bachelor's Degree

8.2%479

Master's Degree

2.7%159

Professional Degree

0.2%10

HS or Higher

81.6%

BA or Higher

11.1%

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$228,400

Median Renti

$1,460

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64%1,643

Renter-Occupied

36%923

Total Units

2,864

Homeownership

64%

Vacancy Rate

10.4%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

172

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

119

$1,500–$2,000

280

$2,000+

107

Year Built

2010–2019

5.6%159

2000–2009

8.2%236

1990–1999

22.8%654

1980–1989

6.7%193

1970–1979

13.6%389

1960–1969

11.9%341

1950–1959

13.1%374

1940–1949

8.2%234

1939 or earlier

9.9%284

Heating Fuel

Electricity

67.7%1,736

Utility Gas

28.7%737

Bottled/LP Gas

3.6%93

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,032

Mean Household Incomei

$76,273

Per Capita Incomei

$23,596

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

3,176

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

113

Avg. Tenant Renti

$351/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

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

Project Based Section 840 homes98% occupied$351/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,032/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

76%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

19%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

88% of subsidized households are minority

5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

19% 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

3894.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

276

Germany

Guatemala

Korea

China

Workforce

Total Employed

2,938

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

399(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.4%Insured

12.6%Uninsured