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.

LaCoste, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,365

Median Agei

44.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

68.8%939

White

31.2%426

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.8%75

High School Diploma

53.9%594

Some College (<1 yr)

7%77

Some College (1+ yr)

5.8%64

Associate's Degree

3.4%38

Bachelor's Degree

9.7%107

Master's Degree

5%55

Professional Degree

0.4%4

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

15%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$101,000

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.4%437

Renter-Occupied

14.6%75

Total Units

553

Homeownership

85.4%

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2%11

2010–2019

7.1%39

2000–2009

12.7%70

1990–1999

40.5%224

1980–1989

9.2%51

1970–1979

4%22

1960–1969

6.3%35

1950–1959

6.1%34

1940–1949

4.5%25

1939 or earlier

7.6%42

Heating Fuel

Electricity

54.9%281

Utility Gas

41.2%211

No Fuel

2.9%15

Bottled/LP Gas

1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,929

Mean Household Incomei

$85,347

Per Capita Incomei

$31,534

Poverty Ratei

13.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

700

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

70.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

700

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

143(12.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82%Insured

18%Uninsured