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.

Cross Plains, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,019

Median Agei

32.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.1%959

Hispanic/Latino

3.9%40

Two or More

1.9%19

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11%69

High School Diploma

27.5%173

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%53

Some College (1+ yr)

24.8%156

Associate's Degree

3%19

Bachelor's Degree

12.9%81

Master's Degree

3.2%20

Professional Degree

0.5%3

Doctorate

0.5%3

HS or Higher

91.7%

BA or Higher

17%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$79,500

Median Renti

$720

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.9%241

Renter-Occupied

37.1%142

Total Units

526

Homeownership

62.9%

Vacancy Rate

27.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.2%39

$50K–$100K

42.7%103

$100K–$150K

28.2%68

$150K–$200K

9.5%23

$200K–$300K

2.1%5

$1M+

1.2%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

7.2%38

2000–2009

10.1%53

1990–1999

10.1%53

1980–1989

4.9%26

1970–1979

15.8%83

1960–1969

4.6%24

1950–1959

14.1%74

1940–1949

16%84

1939 or earlier

17.3%91

Heating Fuel

Electricity

62.7%240

Utility Gas

32.9%126

Bottled/LP Gas

4.4%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,292

Mean Household Incomei

$63,965

Per Capita Incomei

$27,224

Poverty Ratei

16.9%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

417

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.6%33

$10K–$15K

7%27

$15K–$20K

5%19

$20K–$25K

8.6%33

$25K–$30K

1.8%7

$30K–$35K

3.4%13

$35K–$40K

3.7%14

$40K–$45K

7.6%29

$45K–$50K

5.2%20

$50K–$60K

5.2%20

$60K–$75K

15.1%58

$75K–$100K

7.3%28

$100K–$125K

10.7%41

$125K–$150K

2.1%8

$150K–$200K

5%19

$200K+

3.7%14

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$416/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing30 homes97% occupied$416/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,292/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

59%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

17%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

24%

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3% of subsidized households are minority

35% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

66% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

388

Avg. Commutei

32.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

402

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

52(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

77.3%Insured

22.7%Uninsured