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.

Overton, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,444

Median Agei

32.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

56.5%1,380

Hispanic/Latino

20.1%492

Black

13.5%331

Two or More

9.9%241

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.4%103

High School Diploma

24.7%394

Some College (<1 yr)

10.5%168

Some College (1+ yr)

22.2%354

Associate's Degree

5.6%90

Bachelor's Degree

14.3%229

Master's Degree

2.3%37

HS or Higher

86%

BA or Higher

16.6%

Graduate+

2.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$115,300

Median Renti

$783

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.2%516

Renter-Occupied

33.8%264

Total Units

939

Homeownership

66.2%

Vacancy Rate

16.9%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3.5%33

2000–2009

11.6%109

1990–1999

5.1%48

1980–1989

8.3%78

1970–1979

15.3%144

1960–1969

19.6%184

1950–1959

21.7%204

1940–1949

8.1%76

1939 or earlier

6.7%63

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.4%432

Electricity

41.9%327

Other

1.4%11

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,279

Mean Household Incomei

$71,427

Per Capita Incomei

$24,694

Poverty Ratei

16.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,091

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

106

Avg. Tenant Renti

$494/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing53 homes98% occupied$494/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,279/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

58%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

19%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

17%

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

54% of subsidized households are minority

23% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44% 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

1174.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

106

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

1,026

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

84(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

77.8%Insured

22.2%Uninsured