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.

Fruitvale, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

396

Median Agei

53.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.8%312

Hispanic/Latino

15.7%62

Two or More

5.1%20

Asian

0.5%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%12

High School Diploma

31.8%89

Some College (<1 yr)

3.2%9

Some College (1+ yr)

18.6%52

Associate's Degree

5%14

Bachelor's Degree

8.2%23

Master's Degree

0.7%2

HS or Higher

71.8%

BA or Higher

8.9%

Graduate+

0.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$189,100

Median Renti

$420

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.3%149

Renter-Occupied

24.7%49

Total Units

270

Homeownership

75.3%

Vacancy Rate

26.7%

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

0.7%2

2010–2019

8.9%24

2000–2009

5.2%14

1990–1999

5.9%16

1980–1989

6.7%18

1970–1979

14.1%38

1960–1969

24.1%65

1950–1959

17.4%47

1940–1949

1.1%3

1939 or earlier

15.9%43

Heating Fuel

Electricity

68.7%136

Utility Gas

28.3%56

Bottled/LP Gas

3%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,714

Mean Household Incomei

$164,703

Per Capita Incomei

$84,399

Poverty Ratei

9.8%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

191

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$525/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing20 homes100% occupied$525/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,714/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

29%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

53%

Low income$25K–$41K/yr

18%

Who Receives This Housing

71% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6% of subsidized households are minority

22% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65% 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

71.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

187

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

24(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.2%Insured

8.8%Uninsured