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.

Taft, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,871

Median Agei

30.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

72.5%2,082

White

23.4%671

Two or More

2.8%81

Black

1.3%37

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%99

High School Diploma

32.6%541

Some College (<1 yr)

3.4%56

Some College (1+ yr)

17.4%289

Associate's Degree

4%66

Bachelor's Degree

9.8%163

Master's Degree

3.6%60

Professional Degree

0.6%10

HS or Higher

77.3%

BA or Higher

14%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$124,200

Median Renti

$1,179

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69%591

Renter-Occupied

31%265

Total Units

1,088

Homeownership

69%

Vacancy Rate

21.3%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

6.7%73

2010–2019

4.1%45

2000–2009

6.7%73

1990–1999

3.6%39

1980–1989

4.8%52

1970–1979

8.5%92

1960–1969

24.7%269

1950–1959

17.6%191

1940–1949

12.5%136

1939 or earlier

10.8%118

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58.9%504

Utility Gas

41.1%352

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,032

Mean Household Incomei

$83,083

Per Capita Incomei

$24,908

Poverty Ratei

21.3%

Unemploymenti

9.1%

Labor Forcei

1,086

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

192

Avg. Tenant Renti

$487/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers73 homes86% occupied$487/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,032/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

65%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

27%

Low income$37K–$58K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $58K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

78% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

93% of subsidized households are minority

8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32% 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

933.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

987

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

132(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.8%Insured

16.2%Uninsured