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.

Nocona, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,144

Median Agei

34.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.8%2,196

Hispanic/Latino

29.3%920

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%23

Two or More

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%163

High School Diploma

23.7%494

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%122

Some College (1+ yr)

18.9%394

Associate's Degree

7.1%148

Bachelor's Degree

11.4%238

Master's Degree

2.2%46

Professional Degree

2.3%48

Doctorate

0.2%4

HS or Higher

79.4%

BA or Higher

16.1%

Graduate+

4.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$122,400

Median Renti

$736

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.7%884

Renter-Occupied

24.3%283

Total Units

1,339

Homeownership

75.7%

Vacancy Rate

12.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

24.8%219

$50K–$100K

10.3%91

$100K–$150K

23.9%211

$150K–$200K

20.8%184

$200K–$300K

9%80

$300K–$500K

11.2%99

Rent Distribution

Under $500

104

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

6%81

2000–2009

7.5%101

1990–1999

2.8%38

1980–1989

12.1%162

1970–1979

17.2%230

1960–1969

3.4%45

1950–1959

11.9%159

1940–1949

11.3%151

1939 or earlier

27.8%372

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.8%826

Electricity

28.9%337

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,731

Mean Household Incomei

$58,792

Per Capita Incomei

$23,068

Poverty Ratei

19.5%

Unemploymenti

24.2%

Labor Forcei

1,228

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

14.6%170

$10K–$15K

1.5%17

$15K–$20K

9.5%111

$20K–$25K

4.2%49

$25K–$30K

3.2%37

$30K–$35K

4.3%50

$35K–$40K

6.2%72

$40K–$45K

8.7%102

$45K–$50K

3%35

$50K–$60K

10.5%122

$60K–$75K

9.7%113

$75K–$100K

8.7%102

$100K–$125K

3.8%44

$125K–$150K

8.1%95

$150K–$200K

2.9%34

$200K+

1.2%14

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

104

Avg. Tenant Renti

$456/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing90 homes87% occupied$456/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $42,731/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

46%

Very low income$13K–$21K/yr

39%

Low income$21K–$34K/yr

11%

Moderate / aboveOver $34K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

69% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8% of subsidized households are minority

35% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

60% 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

3099.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

309

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

931

Avg. Commutei

29.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

233(10.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

70.5%Insured

29.5%Uninsured