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.

Sinton, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,584

Median Agei

31.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

75.6%4,220

White

16.6%926

Black

4.9%274

Two or More

2.5%139

Asian

0.4%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%209

High School Diploma

40.3%1,384

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%140

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%461

Associate's Degree

3.5%120

Bachelor's Degree

7.9%273

Master's Degree

3.4%117

HS or Higher

78.7%

BA or Higher

11.4%

Graduate+

3.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$142,000

Median Renti

$938

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.1%1,012

Renter-Occupied

46.9%895

Total Units

2,221

Homeownership

53.1%

Vacancy Rate

14.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

18.3%185

$50K–$100K

13.4%136

$100K–$150K

21%213

$150K–$200K

25.2%255

$200K–$300K

15.2%154

$300K–$500K

4.5%46

$500K–$1M

1.6%16

$1M+

0.7%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

263

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

133

$1,000–$1,250

259

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

1%23

2010–2019

3.8%85

2000–2009

5.8%128

1990–1999

4.4%97

1980–1989

12.7%283

1970–1979

25.4%565

1960–1969

14.9%332

1950–1959

16.1%357

1940–1949

12.5%277

1939 or earlier

3.3%74

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.9%1,257

Utility Gas

29.9%570

Bottled/LP Gas

4.2%80

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,701

Mean Household Incomei

$65,416

Per Capita Incomei

$23,612

Poverty Ratei

23.7%

Unemploymenti

8.4%

Labor Forcei

2,286

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%132

$10K–$15K

9.4%180

$15K–$20K

5.2%100

$20K–$25K

3%57

$25K–$30K

6%114

$30K–$35K

1.8%35

$35K–$40K

7.8%149

$40K–$45K

3.3%63

$45K–$50K

3.4%65

$50K–$60K

7.3%140

$60K–$75K

8.7%165

$75K–$100K

14.5%276

$100K–$125K

13.2%252

$125K–$150K

3.7%71

$150K–$200K

3.8%73

$200K+

1.8%35

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

247

Residentsi

521

Avg. Tenant Renti

$424/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing84 homes96% occupied$408/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers34 homes87% occupied$520/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8129 homes89% occupied$409/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,701/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

69.8%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

23.8%

Low income$26K–$41K/yr

6.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $41K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

81.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90.5% of subsidized households are minority

17.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.2% 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

991.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,093

Avg. Commutei

26.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

144(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.2%Insured

16.8%Uninsured