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.

Pelican Bay, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,399

Median Agei

27.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.5%1,499

Hispanic/Latino

35.1%841

Two or More

1.6%39

Black

0.7%17

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.1%120

High School Diploma

25.5%337

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%98

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%208

Associate's Degree

3.8%50

Bachelor's Degree

9.2%121

Master's Degree

2.1%28

HS or Higher

72.8%

BA or Higher

11.3%

Graduate+

2.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$181,800

Median Renti

$1,403

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.6%440

Renter-Occupied

44.4%352

Total Units

843

Homeownership

55.6%

Vacancy Rate

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

109

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.4%29

2010–2019

23.8%201

2000–2009

15.2%128

1990–1999

18.3%154

1980–1989

20.4%172

1970–1979

12.9%109

1960–1969

2.6%22

1940–1949

3.3%28

Heating Fuel

Electricity

95.3%755

Utility Gas

3.3%26

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,789

Mean Household Incomei

$69,620

Per Capita Incomei

$23,067

Poverty Ratei

10.3%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

982

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

261.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

924

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

128(8.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.2%Insured

16.8%Uninsured