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.

Glen Rose, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,836

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.9%2,152

Hispanic/Latino

18.3%519

Two or More

4.3%121

Black

1.1%31

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%7

Other

0.2%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%40

High School Diploma

25.2%556

Some College (<1 yr)

9.8%217

Some College (1+ yr)

17.1%377

Associate's Degree

10.5%231

Bachelor's Degree

17.6%389

Master's Degree

6.9%152

Professional Degree

0.7%15

Doctorate

0.1%2

HS or Higher

89.5%

BA or Higher

25.2%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$261,000

Median Renti

$757

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.3%771

Renter-Occupied

34.7%409

Total Units

1,231

Homeownership

65.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

169

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%10

2010–2019

17.1%211

2000–2009

19.8%244

1990–1999

8%99

1980–1989

11.6%143

1970–1979

7.6%94

1960–1969

7.6%94

1950–1959

11.8%145

1940–1949

6.7%82

1939 or earlier

8.9%109

Heating Fuel

Electricity

73.3%865

Utility Gas

21.9%259

Bottled/LP Gas

4.7%56

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,722

Mean Household Incomei

$91,260

Per Capita Incomei

$40,362

Poverty Ratei

11.4%

Unemploymenti

1.3%

Labor Forcei

1,553

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 Vouchers8 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

2378.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

172

United Kingdom

Workforce

Total Employed

1,533

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

175(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.3%Insured

19.7%Uninsured