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.

Kress, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

642

Median Agei

44.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

73.7%473

White

22.7%146

Two or More

1.9%12

Black

1.7%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%15

High School Diploma

34.2%158

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%35

Some College (1+ yr)

5.2%24

Associate's Degree

11.9%55

Bachelor's Degree

5%23

Master's Degree

3.5%16

HS or Higher

70.6%

BA or Higher

8.4%

Graduate+

3.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$87,600

Median Renti

$770

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.1%229

Renter-Occupied

11.9%31

Total Units

303

Homeownership

88.1%

Vacancy Rate

14.2%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2000–2009

8.9%27

1980–1989

6.6%20

1970–1979

11.9%36

1960–1969

45.2%137

1950–1959

21.5%65

1940–1949

1.7%5

1939 or earlier

4.3%13

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.8%197

Electricity

24.2%63

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$30,357

Mean Household Incomei

$40,137

Per Capita Incomei

$16,756

Poverty Ratei

38%

Unemploymenti

8.2%

Labor Forcei

294

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

9014%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

270

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

13(2.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

77.4%Insured

22.6%Uninsured