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.

Lakeside town (San Patricio County), TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

339

Median Agei

49.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

51.9%176

White

46%156

Two or More

2.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%15

High School Diploma

17%42

Some College (<1 yr)

14.2%35

Some College (1+ yr)

19.8%49

Associate's Degree

15.4%38

Bachelor's Degree

13%32

Master's Degree

6.1%15

Doctorate

0.8%2

HS or Higher

92.3%

BA or Higher

19.8%

Graduate+

6.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$147,600

Median Renti

$1,568

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.2%121

Renter-Occupied

14.8%21

Total Units

215

Homeownership

85.2%

Vacancy Rate

34%

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%2

2010–2019

5.1%11

2000–2009

9.3%20

1990–1999

5.6%12

1980–1989

22.3%48

1970–1979

24.7%53

1960–1969

17.7%38

1950–1959

14.4%31

Heating Fuel

Electricity

86.6%123

Bottled/LP Gas

9.2%13

Utility Gas

2.8%4

Other

1.4%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,583

Mean Household Incomei

$68,975

Per Capita Incomei

$28,787

Poverty Ratei

13%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

145

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 Vouchers1 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

20.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

142

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

52(18.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.9%Insured

7.1%Uninsured