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.

Monahans, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,452

Median Agei

33.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

60%4,473

White

31.2%2,326

Black

6.8%509

Asian

1.1%85

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%31

Two or More

0.4%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4%196

High School Diploma

30%1,459

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%472

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%652

Associate's Degree

7.2%350

Bachelor's Degree

9.1%444

Master's Degree

1.8%88

Professional Degree

1.2%59

Doctorate

0%1

HS or Higher

76.6%

BA or Higher

12.2%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$160,800

Median Renti

$1,110

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73%2,098

Renter-Occupied

27%775

Total Units

3,435

Homeownership

73%

Vacancy Rate

16.4%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

203

$1,250–$1,500

236

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%66

2010–2019

11%378

2000–2009

3.2%109

1990–1999

1.6%56

1980–1989

15.1%520

1970–1979

24.7%848

1960–1969

18.8%645

1950–1959

20.9%718

1940–1949

2.5%87

1939 or earlier

0.2%8

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.2%1,528

Utility Gas

46.5%1,337

Solar

0.3%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,677

Mean Household Incomei

$98,591

Per Capita Incomei

$36,922

Poverty Ratei

15.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

3,823

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

185

Avg. Tenant Renti

$548/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing68 homes100% occupied$584/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers16 homes85% occupied$397/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,677/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

47.4%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

29.9%

Low income$35K–$57K/yr

12.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $57K/yr

10.5%

Who Receives This Housing

81.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

25.1% of subsidized households are minority

16.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31.6% 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

82411.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

742

China

Philippines

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

3,709

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

353(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

79.8%Insured

20.2%Uninsured