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.

Valley Mills, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,136

Median Agei

31.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.1%887

Hispanic/Latino

13.7%156

Two or More

5.9%67

Black

1.2%14

Other

1%11

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%20

High School Diploma

23.6%162

Some College (<1 yr)

16.2%111

Some College (1+ yr)

24.5%168

Associate's Degree

16.2%111

Bachelor's Degree

6%41

Master's Degree

2.5%17

Doctorate

0.1%1

HS or Higher

91.8%

BA or Higher

8.6%

Graduate+

2.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$176,200

Median Renti

$1,172

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.4%284

Renter-Occupied

30.6%125

Total Units

491

Homeownership

69.4%

Vacancy Rate

16.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.6%33

$50K–$100K

1.1%3

$100K–$150K

29.2%83

$150K–$200K

21.8%62

$200K–$300K

21.8%62

$300K–$500K

13%37

$500K–$1M

1.4%4

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%3

2010–2019

5.9%29

2000–2009

2.6%13

1990–1999

4.3%21

1980–1989

2.9%14

1970–1979

15.9%78

1960–1969

12.6%62

1950–1959

22.8%112

1940–1949

23%113

1939 or earlier

9.4%46

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.6%252

Electricity

33.5%137

Bottled/LP Gas

4.9%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,607

Mean Household Incomei

$65,878

Per Capita Incomei

$24,671

Poverty Ratei

11.9%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

540

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%18

$10K–$15K

3.7%15

$15K–$20K

11.5%47

$25K–$30K

1%4

$30K–$35K

2%8

$35K–$40K

25.2%103

$40K–$45K

0.2%1

$45K–$50K

1%4

$50K–$60K

3.2%13

$60K–$75K

6.8%28

$75K–$100K

14.7%60

$100K–$125K

15.2%62

$125K–$150K

8.1%33

$150K–$200K

3.2%13

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

474.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

530

Avg. Commutei

27.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

526

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

34(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.4%Insured

18.6%Uninsured