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.

Fate, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

22,884

Median Agei

31.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

49.5%11,331

Hispanic/Latino

32%7,318

Black

11%2,518

Two or More

3.8%861

Asian

3.1%699

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%76

Other

0.3%75

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%382

High School Diploma

15%2,013

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%994

Some College (1+ yr)

11%1,468

Associate's Degree

13.5%1,811

Bachelor's Degree

27.7%3,706

Master's Degree

11.7%1,564

Professional Degree

1.8%247

Doctorate

1.1%153

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

42.3%

Graduate+

14.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$384,300

Median Renti

$2,500

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.5%6,167

Renter-Occupied

8.5%570

Total Units

7,109

Homeownership

91.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

451

Year Built

2020 or later

19%1,351

2010–2019

47.3%3,364

2000–2009

27.4%1,950

1990–1999

1.7%122

1980–1989

1.8%126

1970–1979

1.6%114

1960–1969

0.6%43

1950–1959

0.1%7

1940–1949

0.5%32

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.3%3,592

Utility Gas

44.9%3,027

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%100

Other

0.1%10

Wood

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$132,752

Mean Household Incomei

$143,442

Per Capita Incomei

$41,804

Poverty Ratei

3.6%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

12,117

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

124

Residentsi

328

Avg. Tenant Renti

$627/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers124 homes78% occupied$627/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $132,752/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $40K/yr

75%

Very low income$40K–$66K/yr

20%

Low income$66K–$106K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

90% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

84% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22% 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

2,46910.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

584

Guatemala

263

Canada

118

China

India

United Kingdom

Philippines

Korea

Workforce

Total Employed

11,462

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,500(9.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.9%Insured

8.1%Uninsured