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.

Poteet, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,910

Median Agei

37.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

93.6%2,725

White

5.8%169

Asian

0.3%10

Black

0.2%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.7%108

High School Diploma

50.1%951

Some College (<1 yr)

14.2%269

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%223

Associate's Degree

6%113

Bachelor's Degree

0.5%9

Doctorate

0.4%8

HS or Higher

88.6%

BA or Higher

0.9%

Graduate+

0.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$119,200

Median Renti

$734

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.9%601

Renter-Occupied

35.1%325

Total Units

1,105

Homeownership

64.9%

Vacancy Rate

16.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.3%80

$50K–$100K

16.5%99

$100K–$150K

30%180

$150K–$200K

17.8%107

$200K–$300K

13.1%79

$300K–$500K

9.3%56

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

128

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

10%111

2000–2009

11.8%130

1990–1999

2.2%24

1980–1989

10.6%117

1970–1979

20.5%226

1960–1969

16.7%184

1950–1959

19.9%220

1940–1949

2.2%24

1939 or earlier

6.2%69

Heating Fuel

Electricity

79%732

Utility Gas

16.7%155

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%22

No Fuel

1.8%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,750

Mean Household Incomei

$57,831

Per Capita Incomei

$19,866

Poverty Ratei

16.7%

Unemploymenti

6.4%

Labor Forcei

1,288

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.6%80

$10K–$15K

7.2%67

$20K–$25K

4.6%43

$25K–$30K

10.9%101

$30K–$35K

4.9%45

$35K–$40K

6.3%58

$40K–$45K

2.4%22

$45K–$50K

5.1%47

$50K–$60K

6.9%64

$60K–$75K

9.6%89

$75K–$100K

19.2%178

$100K–$125K

5.9%55

$125K–$150K

8.3%77

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

193

Avg. Tenant Renti

$473/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing40 homes85% occupied$527/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers22 homes100% occupied$566/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 830 homes83% occupied$334/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $48,750/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

52.8%

Very low income$15K–$24K/yr

33.5%

Low income$24K–$39K/yr

8.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $39K/yr

5.2%

Who Receives This Housing

79% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

82.7% of subsidized households are minority

15.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

24.5% 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

100.3%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,206

Avg. Commutei

19.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,206

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

140(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

74.1%Insured

25.9%Uninsured