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.

Ballinger, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,583

Median Agei

44.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

57.7%2,069

Hispanic/Latino

33.3%1,193

Black

6.8%244

Two or More

1.8%66

Asian

0.3%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.4%256

High School Diploma

31.4%855

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%226

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%368

Associate's Degree

10.5%287

Bachelor's Degree

9.3%252

Master's Degree

7.1%194

Professional Degree

0.2%6

HS or Higher

89.8%

BA or Higher

16.6%

Graduate+

7.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$109,400

Median Renti

$986

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.1%1,107

Renter-Occupied

23.9%348

Total Units

1,781

Homeownership

76.1%

Vacancy Rate

18.3%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

115

$1,000–$1,250

107

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.8%14

2000–2009

2.6%46

1990–1999

4.2%75

1980–1989

6.3%113

1970–1979

9.6%171

1960–1969

11.7%208

1950–1959

33.9%604

1940–1949

14.3%254

1939 or earlier

16.6%296

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74%1,076

Electricity

24.3%353

No Fuel

1.1%16

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,870

Mean Household Incomei

$69,803

Per Capita Incomei

$29,973

Poverty Ratei

7.9%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

1,649

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

133

Avg. Tenant Renti

$345/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing66 homes97% occupied$345/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,870/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

59%

Very low income$18K–$29K/yr

25%

Low income$29K–$47K/yr

13%

Moderate / aboveOver $47K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

38% of subsidized households are minority

7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41% 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

681.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

Workforce

Total Employed

1,564

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

92(3.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85%Insured

15%Uninsured