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.

El Campo, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,202

Median Agei

33.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

48.1%5,874

White

40.8%4,982

Black

9.4%1,143

Two or More

0.9%109

Asian

0.6%69

Other

0.2%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.9%598

High School Diploma

28%2,115

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%567

Some College (1+ yr)

10%752

Associate's Degree

11.1%835

Bachelor's Degree

12%905

Master's Degree

4.3%326

Professional Degree

0.9%67

Doctorate

0.4%32

HS or Higher

82.1%

BA or Higher

17.6%

Graduate+

5.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$201,400

Median Renti

$1,071

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60%2,612

Renter-Occupied

40%1,738

Total Units

4,780

Homeownership

60%

Vacancy Rate

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

525

$1,000–$1,250

452

$1,250–$1,500

195

$1,500–$2,000

212

$2,000+

113

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%78

2010–2019

8.1%389

2000–2009

7.5%358

1990–1999

9.5%456

1980–1989

18.7%895

1970–1979

13%622

1960–1969

6.5%312

1950–1959

14.5%693

1940–1949

6.6%317

1939 or earlier

13.8%660

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58.8%2,556

Utility Gas

36.8%1,602

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%153

No Fuel

0.9%39

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,017

Mean Household Incomei

$83,499

Per Capita Incomei

$28,414

Poverty Ratei

20.8%

Unemploymenti

6.4%

Labor Forcei

5,551

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

190

Residentsi

448

Avg. Tenant Renti

$425/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing150 homes99% occupied$429/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

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

Project Based Section 837 homes98% occupied$408/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,017/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

52.6%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

34.6%

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

10.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $54K/yr

2.4%

Who Receives This Housing

78.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

85.5% of subsidized households are minority

11.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.2% 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

1,33711%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,153

Guatemala

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

5,196

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

417(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.6%Insured

14.4%Uninsured