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.

Prairie View, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,431

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

81.6%6,883

Hispanic/Latino

13.2%1,112

White

3.4%290

Two or More

1.2%104

Asian

0.5%38

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.2%5

High School Diploma

17.4%376

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%156

Some College (1+ yr)

8.3%179

Associate's Degree

4.9%105

Bachelor's Degree

34.9%756

Master's Degree

7.9%170

Professional Degree

2.4%53

Doctorate

0.8%18

HS or Higher

84%

BA or Higher

46.1%

Graduate+

11.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$167,600

Median Renti

$1,002

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

25.1%371

Renter-Occupied

74.9%1,107

Total Units

1,797

Homeownership

25.1%

Vacancy Rate

17.8%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

401

$1,000–$1,250

288

$1,250–$1,500

108

$1,500–$2,000

106

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.1%56

2010–2019

6.1%110

2000–2009

12.1%218

1990–1999

21.1%379

1980–1989

28.5%512

1970–1979

14.1%253

1960–1969

11.6%208

1950–1959

3.4%61

Heating Fuel

Electricity

82.1%1,213

Utility Gas

16%236

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%17

Wood

0.8%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$21,060

Mean Household Incomei

$32,812

Per Capita Incomei

$11,320

Poverty Ratei

18.3%

Unemploymenti

21.7%

Labor Forcei

4,254

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 Vouchers9 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5586.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

328

Guatemala

India

Workforce

Total Employed

3,289

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

31(0.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

79.3%Insured

20.7%Uninsured