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.

Onalaska, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,210

Median Agei

43.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78%2,503

Hispanic/Latino

16.7%535

Two or More

4.2%135

Black

1.2%37

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%32

High School Diploma

29%630

Some College (<1 yr)

18.5%401

Some College (1+ yr)

18.5%403

Associate's Degree

3.4%74

Bachelor's Degree

10.5%229

Master's Degree

1.2%25

HS or Higher

82.6%

BA or Higher

11.7%

Graduate+

1.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$165,800

Median Renti

$1,083

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.4%1,004

Renter-Occupied

21.6%276

Total Units

1,765

Homeownership

78.4%

Vacancy Rate

27.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.9%140

$50K–$100K

17.2%173

$100K–$150K

13.5%136

$150K–$200K

9.1%91

$200K–$300K

28.2%283

$300K–$500K

13.3%134

$500K–$1M

2.1%21

$1M+

2.6%26

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

126

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%31

2010–2019

17.5%308

2000–2009

10.9%193

1990–1999

27.8%491

1980–1989

25.8%456

1970–1979

13.9%246

1960–1969

2.3%40

Heating Fuel

Electricity

85.1%1,089

Utility Gas

7.8%100

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%45

No Fuel

2.8%36

Other

0.8%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,912

Mean Household Incomei

$73,493

Per Capita Incomei

$29,257

Poverty Ratei

23.7%

Unemploymenti

9.4%

Labor Forcei

1,412

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.8%10

$10K–$15K

8.5%109

$15K–$20K

11.9%152

$20K–$25K

7.7%98

$25K–$30K

2.5%32

$30K–$35K

5.1%65

$35K–$40K

3.9%50

$40K–$45K

3.2%41

$45K–$50K

5.5%70

$50K–$60K

1.3%17

$60K–$75K

21.2%271

$75K–$100K

6.6%84

$100K–$125K

7.3%94

$125K–$150K

3.6%46

$150K–$200K

3.7%47

$200K+

7.3%94

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

652%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,242

Avg. Commutei

22.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

446(18.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.7%Insured

12.3%Uninsured