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.

Kerens, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,778

Median Agei

30.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.2%1,141

Black

13.1%233

Hispanic/Latino

12.9%230

Two or More

8.9%158

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.8%14

Asian

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%48

High School Diploma

25.2%258

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%79

Some College (1+ yr)

20.1%205

Associate's Degree

11.4%117

Bachelor's Degree

12%123

Master's Degree

6.3%64

Doctorate

0.9%9

HS or Higher

88.4%

BA or Higher

19.2%

Graduate+

7.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$128,000

Median Renti

$884

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.8%334

Renter-Occupied

45.2%276

Total Units

705

Homeownership

54.8%

Vacancy Rate

13.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.4%28

$50K–$100K

27.2%91

$100K–$150K

21%70

$150K–$200K

23.4%78

$200K–$300K

16.8%56

$300K–$500K

3.3%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%15

2010–2019

0.6%4

2000–2009

5.7%40

1990–1999

9.2%65

1980–1989

9.4%66

1970–1979

24.5%173

1960–1969

30.4%214

1950–1959

6%42

1940–1949

4.1%29

1939 or earlier

8.1%57

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

50.2%306

Electricity

46.9%286

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%14

Wood

0.3%2

No Fuel

0.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,771

Mean Household Incomei

$65,682

Per Capita Incomei

$22,727

Poverty Ratei

15.7%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

730

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%17

$10K–$15K

4.3%26

$15K–$20K

4.6%28

$20K–$25K

5.1%31

$25K–$30K

9.3%57

$30K–$35K

1.6%10

$35K–$40K

6.9%42

$40K–$45K

2.5%15

$45K–$50K

4.8%29

$50K–$60K

11.3%69

$60K–$75K

14.4%88

$75K–$100K

10.8%66

$100K–$125K

8.4%51

$125K–$150K

6.1%37

$150K–$200K

6.1%37

$200K+

1.1%7

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

100

Avg. Tenant Renti

$444/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing56 homes100% occupied$444/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,771/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

36%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

34%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

25%

Moderate / aboveOver $45K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

64% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

50% of subsidized households are minority

37% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

64% 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

784.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

691

Avg. Commutei

28 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

71(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.8%Insured

12.2%Uninsured