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.

Strawn, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

525

Median Agei

47.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.7%345

Hispanic/Latino

32.4%170

Two or More

1.9%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.2%27

High School Diploma

39.3%148

Some College (<1 yr)

13.3%50

Some College (1+ yr)

21.2%80

Associate's Degree

0.8%3

Bachelor's Degree

2.4%9

Master's Degree

1.3%5

Professional Degree

0.5%2

HS or Higher

85.9%

BA or Higher

4.2%

Graduate+

1.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$86,200

Median Renti

$604

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.3%162

Renter-Occupied

21.7%45

Total Units

300

Homeownership

78.3%

Vacancy Rate

31%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2000–2009

8.3%25

1990–1999

4%12

1980–1989

15.3%46

1970–1979

13%39

1960–1969

14.7%44

1950–1959

6%18

1940–1949

8%24

1939 or earlier

30.7%92

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53.6%111

Electricity

42.5%88

Bottled/LP Gas

3.9%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,350

Mean Household Incomei

$54,557

Per Capita Incomei

$22,882

Poverty Ratei

18.5%

Unemploymenti

1.3%

Labor Forcei

224

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$397/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing20 homes95% occupied$397/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $48,350/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

42%

Very low income$15K–$24K/yr

42%

Moderate / aboveOver $39K/yr

16%

Who Receives This Housing

79% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

16% of subsidized households are minority

10% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

63% 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

509.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

221

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

47(11.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.6%Insured

12.4%Uninsured