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.

Aransas Pass, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,972

Median Agei

42.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

47.1%4,227

Hispanic/Latino

46.2%4,148

Two or More

2.5%222

Asian

1.7%151

Black

1.7%150

Other

0.5%49

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

12.2%778

High School Diploma

32.7%2,086

Some College (<1 yr)

10.7%685

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%1,011

Associate's Degree

4.3%277

Bachelor's Degree

9.3%596

Master's Degree

4.4%284

Professional Degree

0.2%14

HS or Higher

89.7%

BA or Higher

14%

Graduate+

4.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$235,500

Median Renti

$1,159

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.3%2,414

Renter-Occupied

33.7%1,229

Total Units

4,989

Homeownership

66.3%

Vacancy Rate

27%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

107

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

315

$1,000–$1,250

175

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

349

$2,000+

140

Year Built

2020 or later

6.2%310

2010–2019

20.1%1,003

2000–2009

17.7%882

1990–1999

7%349

1980–1989

8.1%405

1970–1979

16.6%830

1960–1969

6.7%334

1950–1959

7.9%393

1940–1949

6%298

1939 or earlier

3.7%185

Heating Fuel

Electricity

84.7%3,084

Utility Gas

7.5%275

Bottled/LP Gas

5.4%198

No Fuel

2.4%86

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,021

Mean Household Incomei

$87,717

Per Capita Incomei

$37,260

Poverty Ratei

14.6%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

4,066

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

251

Residentsi

381

Avg. Tenant Renti

$387/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing117 homes68% occupied$360/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers67 homes89% occupied$415/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 867 homes94% occupied$408/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $63,021/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

69.4%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

24.5%

Low income$32K–$50K/yr

6.1%

Who Receives This Housing

75.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

51.1% of subsidized households are minority

28.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50.6% 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

1,04011.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

633

Philippines

China

Korea

United Kingdom

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

3,909

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

837(12% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.9%Insured

15.1%Uninsured