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.

Irving, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

256,492

Median Agei

32.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

43.4%111,352

Asian

23.1%59,148

White

17.8%45,617

Black

12.7%32,625

Two or More

2.4%6,082

Other

0.5%1,344

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%211

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%113

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%3,216

High School Diploma

16.5%27,278

Some College (<1 yr)

4%6,537

Some College (1+ yr)

10.2%16,810

Associate's Degree

6%9,917

Bachelor's Degree

25.1%41,503

Master's Degree

14%23,163

Professional Degree

2.3%3,823

Doctorate

1%1,715

HS or Higher

81%

BA or Higher

42.4%

Graduate+

17.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$315,600

Median Renti

$1,619

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

38.1%36,146

Renter-Occupied

61.9%58,699

Total Units

102,512

Homeownership

38.1%

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%1,270

$50K–$100K

1.7%608

$100K–$150K

4.4%1,602

$150K–$200K

9.9%3,593

$200K–$300K

27.3%9,878

$300K–$500K

32.1%11,594

$500K–$1M

18.6%6,715

$1M+

2.5%886

Rent Distribution

Under $500

302

$500–$750

471

$750–$1,000

2,591

$1,000–$1,250

8,860

$1,250–$1,500

11,739

$1,500–$2,000

20,152

$2,000+

13,411

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%1,858

2010–2019

12%12,290

2000–2009

13.8%14,104

1990–1999

13.6%13,901

1980–1989

23%23,585

1970–1979

12.4%12,700

1960–1969

12.4%12,709

1950–1959

8.6%8,864

1940–1949

1.5%1,576

1939 or earlier

0.9%925

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.1%61,735

Utility Gas

33.3%31,542

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%763

No Fuel

0.5%510

Solar

0.1%102

Other

0.1%97

Wood

0.1%61

Fuel Oil

0%35

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,830

Mean Household Incomei

$109,912

Per Capita Incomei

$40,642

Poverty Ratei

11%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

142,432

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%2,821

$10K–$15K

1.9%1,811

$15K–$20K

2%1,925

$20K–$25K

2.2%2,098

$25K–$30K

3.6%3,376

$30K–$35K

3%2,820

$35K–$40K

3.6%3,398

$40K–$45K

3.5%3,303

$45K–$50K

4.3%4,052

$50K–$60K

8.4%7,929

$60K–$75K

10.5%9,924

$75K–$100K

13.8%13,090

$100K–$125K

11.7%11,135

$125K–$150K

7.2%6,825

$150K–$200K

9.7%9,176

$200K+

11.8%11,162

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

1,072

Residentsi

1,947

Avg. Tenant Renti

$358/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers56 homes77% occupied$416/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8155 homes94% occupied$337/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC8 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $81,830/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

90.8%

Very low income$25K–$41K/yr

8.1%

Low income$41K–$65K/yr

1.1%

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

66.9% of subsidized households are minority

18.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67.7% 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

109,13142.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

28,930

Mexico

26,309

Guatemala

1,273

China

1,235

Korea

950

Philippines

910

United Kingdom

683

Canada

208

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

133,352

Avg. Commutei

24.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

135,919

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5,768(3.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

77.7%Insured

22.3%Uninsured