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.

Sunray, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,628

Median Agei

32.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

65.4%1,718

White

33.8%889

Asian

0.5%14

Other

0.3%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.5%8

High School Diploma

27.9%431

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%70

Some College (1+ yr)

4.4%68

Associate's Degree

9.7%149

Bachelor's Degree

18.5%285

Master's Degree

1.7%26

Doctorate

0.6%10

HS or Higher

67.8%

BA or Higher

20.8%

Graduate+

2.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$132,000

Median Renti

$972

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84%690

Renter-Occupied

16%131

Total Units

1,041

Homeownership

84%

Vacancy Rate

21.1%

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%12

2010–2019

7%73

2000–2009

2.4%25

1990–1999

8.2%85

1980–1989

10.1%105

1970–1979

26%271

1960–1969

20%208

1950–1959

5%52

1940–1949

6.8%71

1939 or earlier

13.4%139

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70%575

Electricity

30%246

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,488

Mean Household Incomei

$85,150

Per Capita Incomei

$26,172

Poverty Ratei

8.2%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

1,065

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

68726.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

638

Germany

India

Workforce

Total Employed

1,035

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

0(0% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

79.2%Insured

20.8%Uninsured