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.

Heath, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,777

Median Agei

43.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.4%9,310

Hispanic/Latino

7.3%791

Two or More

3.6%391

Black

1.7%184

Asian

0.5%54

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%47

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%91

High School Diploma

10%715

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%308

Some College (1+ yr)

16.3%1,172

Associate's Degree

4.4%317

Bachelor's Degree

41.2%2,960

Master's Degree

13.2%945

Professional Degree

5.6%399

Doctorate

2.2%160

HS or Higher

98.5%

BA or Higher

62.2%

Graduate+

21%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$766,900

Median Renti

$3,501

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

98%3,488

Renter-Occupied

2%71

Total Units

3,619

Homeownership

98%

Vacancy Rate

1.7%

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

7.9%285

2010–2019

22%797

2000–2009

28.7%1,040

1990–1999

20%725

1980–1989

13.3%481

1970–1979

6.2%225

1960–1969

1.2%45

1939 or earlier

0.6%21

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.7%2,053

Electricity

35.8%1,274

Bottled/LP Gas

5.9%209

Solar

0.4%15

No Fuel

0.2%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$220,828

Mean Household Incomei

$326,279

Per Capita Incomei

$106,807

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

7.5%

Labor Forcei

4,827

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2882.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Mexico

United Kingdom

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

4,466

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

693(9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97%Insured

3%Uninsured