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.

River Oaks, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,584

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

65.6%4,977

White

31.6%2,394

Asian

1%73

Black

0.9%66

Two or More

0.7%51

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%23

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8%393

High School Diploma

27.7%1,360

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%285

Some College (1+ yr)

13%638

Associate's Degree

6.8%331

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%487

Master's Degree

3.6%177

Professional Degree

0.3%15

HS or Higher

75.2%

BA or Higher

13.8%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$223,800

Median Renti

$1,183

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.2%1,891

Renter-Occupied

22.8%557

Total Units

2,536

Homeownership

77.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

144

$1,000–$1,250

167

$1,250–$1,500

105

$1,500–$2,000

103

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%47

2010–2019

4.4%112

2000–2009

5.1%129

1990–1999

2.1%54

1980–1989

4.6%116

1970–1979

5.1%130

1960–1969

9.9%252

1950–1959

24.5%622

1940–1949

34.7%881

1939 or earlier

7.6%193

Heating Fuel

Electricity

54.5%1,333

Utility Gas

43%1,053

Solar

1.5%36

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,500

Mean Household Incomei

$79,534

Per Capita Incomei

$26,800

Poverty Ratei

13.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

3,501

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 Vouchers5 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

1,38218.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,226

Germany

India

Workforce

Total Employed

3,290

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

376(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

71.9%Insured

28.1%Uninsured