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.

Mathis, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,308

Median Agei

38.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

80%3,446

White

18.4%792

Other

1.3%55

Black

0.3%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.1%348

High School Diploma

21.1%662

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%237

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%426

Associate's Degree

3.4%108

Bachelor's Degree

7.8%244

Master's Degree

0.6%19

HS or Higher

65.2%

BA or Higher

8.4%

Graduate+

0.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$81,500

Median Renti

$830

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.3%1,161

Renter-Occupied

35.7%646

Total Units

2,054

Homeownership

64.3%

Vacancy Rate

12%

Home Values

Under $50K

22.3%259

$50K–$100K

56.7%658

$100K–$150K

7.6%88

$150K–$200K

8.7%101

$200K–$300K

1.7%20

$300K–$500K

3%35

Rent Distribution

Under $500

254

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

188

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%12

2010–2019

3%62

2000–2009

4.2%86

1990–1999

11.6%239

1980–1989

7.1%146

1970–1979

30.6%628

1960–1969

20.2%414

1950–1959

15.6%320

1940–1949

3.3%67

1939 or earlier

3.9%80

Heating Fuel

Electricity

55.9%1,010

Utility Gas

40%722

Bottled/LP Gas

2.7%49

No Fuel

1.4%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$35,271

Mean Household Incomei

$51,718

Per Capita Incomei

$22,723

Poverty Ratei

29%

Unemploymenti

10.4%

Labor Forcei

1,832

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%109

$10K–$15K

8%144

$15K–$20K

11.9%215

$20K–$25K

7.8%141

$25K–$30K

8.4%152

$30K–$35K

7.3%132

$35K–$40K

5.8%104

$40K–$45K

2.7%48

$45K–$50K

4.2%76

$50K–$60K

15.3%277

$60K–$75K

4.9%89

$75K–$100K

5.1%93

$100K–$125K

4%72

$125K–$150K

2%36

$150K–$200K

3%55

$200K+

3.5%64

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

180

Residentsi

418

Avg. Tenant Renti

$443/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing86 homes91% occupied$481/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers80 homes98% occupied$397/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 814 homes98% occupied$478/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $35,271/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

71.5%

Very low income$11K–$18K/yr

19.1%

Low income$18K–$28K/yr

5.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $28K/yr

3.8%

Who Receives This Housing

79% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

98.6% of subsidized households are minority

15.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28.9% 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

2706.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

121

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,592

Avg. Commutei

20 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

226(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

78.7%Insured

21.3%Uninsured