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.

Powell, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,451

Median Agei

42.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77%11,131

Asian

14.7%2,128

Two or More

2.6%381

Other

2.3%335

Hispanic/Latino

2%294

Black

1.2%172

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%110

High School Diploma

5.7%575

Some College (<1 yr)

2.5%254

Some College (1+ yr)

6.4%640

Associate's Degree

4.7%466

Bachelor's Degree

41.5%4,153

Master's Degree

23.2%2,322

Professional Degree

8.2%820

Doctorate

5.3%531

HS or Higher

98.5%

BA or Higher

78.1%

Graduate+

36.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$561,500

Median Renti

$2,194

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88%4,545

Renter-Occupied

12%618

Total Units

5,669

Homeownership

88%

Vacancy Rate

8.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.2%9

$50K–$100K

0.3%15

$100K–$150K

0.4%17

$150K–$200K

0.6%28

$200K–$300K

1.7%76

$300K–$500K

35.7%1,624

$500K–$1M

57.1%2,597

$1M+

3.9%179

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

136

$2,000+

285

Year Built

2020 or later

5.2%292

2010–2019

14.9%844

2000–2009

33.4%1,893

1990–1999

26%1,475

1980–1989

16.5%937

1970–1979

1.4%80

1950–1959

0.2%10

1939 or earlier

2.4%138

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.5%4,106

Electricity

19.1%984

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%59

Solar

0.3%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$195,495

Mean Household Incomei

$232,714

Per Capita Incomei

$85,284

Poverty Ratei

1.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

7,247

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%58

$10K–$15K

0.2%10

$20K–$25K

1.1%58

$25K–$30K

0.8%42

$30K–$35K

0.8%42

$35K–$40K

2.3%121

$40K–$45K

0.6%33

$45K–$50K

1.9%97

$50K–$60K

1.5%75

$60K–$75K

3%154

$75K–$100K

5.2%266

$100K–$125K

8%415

$125K–$150K

6.9%357

$150K–$200K

19.2%989

$200K+

47.4%2,446

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,047

Avg. Commutei

24.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,093

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

481(4.6% of civilian adults)