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.

Electra, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,351

Median Agei

36.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.1%1,647

Hispanic/Latino

21.7%510

Black

4.9%115

Two or More

2.8%67

Other

0.3%7

Asian

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.5%131

High School Diploma

29.2%452

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%131

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%181

Associate's Degree

8.8%137

Bachelor's Degree

14.5%224

Master's Degree

1.6%25

Professional Degree

1.3%20

HS or Higher

83.9%

BA or Higher

17.4%

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$59,300

Median Renti

$815

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68%608

Renter-Occupied

32%286

Total Units

1,188

Homeownership

68%

Vacancy Rate

24.7%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

5.3%63

2000–2009

5.5%65

1990–1999

6.1%72

1980–1989

4.5%54

1970–1979

3.3%39

1960–1969

14.6%174

1950–1959

20.3%241

1940–1949

12.3%146

1939 or earlier

28.1%334

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

52.5%469

Electricity

45.6%408

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%10

Wood

0.8%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,167

Mean Household Incomei

$83,855

Per Capita Incomei

$31,239

Poverty Ratei

19%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

940

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

139

Avg. Tenant Renti

$391/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing72 homes86% occupied$391/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers16 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $69,167/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

66%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

19%

Low income$35K–$55K/yr

13%

Moderate / aboveOver $55K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

74% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

36% of subsidized households are minority

28% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36% 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

391.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Philippines

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

915

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

226(13.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.9%Insured

16.1%Uninsured