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.

Missouri City, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

76,558

Median Agei

40.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

38.3%29,284

Hispanic/Latino

20.8%15,903

Asian

18.8%14,411

White

18.1%13,825

Two or More

3.8%2,881

Other

0.3%212

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%24

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%1,383

High School Diploma

19.1%10,378

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%2,974

Some College (1+ yr)

16%8,700

Associate's Degree

6.8%3,711

Bachelor's Degree

25.3%13,764

Master's Degree

12.5%6,775

Professional Degree

2.1%1,126

Doctorate

1.9%1,043

HS or Higher

91.8%

BA or Higher

41.8%

Graduate+

16.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$311,400

Median Renti

$1,931

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.8%22,367

Renter-Occupied

18.2%4,981

Total Units

28,577

Homeownership

81.8%

Vacancy Rate

4.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%619

$50K–$100K

0.6%128

$100K–$150K

3.3%738

$150K–$200K

10.4%2,328

$200K–$300K

29.4%6,571

$300K–$500K

45.7%10,216

$500K–$1M

7.1%1,584

$1M+

0.8%183

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

288

$1,250–$1,500

379

$1,500–$2,000

1,920

$2,000+

2,165

Year Built

2020 or later

4.4%1,250

2010–2019

15%4,283

2000–2009

17.8%5,084

1990–1999

19.7%5,628

1980–1989

16.9%4,825

1970–1979

21.2%6,071

1960–1969

4%1,136

1950–1959

0.5%150

1940–1949

0.2%48

1939 or earlier

0.4%102

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.9%16,114

Electricity

39.2%10,733

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%427

No Fuel

0.1%37

Solar

0.1%30

Fuel Oil

0%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$94,390

Mean Household Incomei

$116,746

Per Capita Incomei

$42,554

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

40,480

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%1,051

$10K–$15K

1.8%492

$15K–$20K

0.9%259

$20K–$25K

2.6%712

$25K–$30K

1.5%399

$30K–$35K

2.3%639

$35K–$40K

2.7%735

$40K–$45K

3%830

$45K–$50K

3.9%1,058

$50K–$60K

6.5%1,778

$60K–$75K

9.9%2,717

$75K–$100K

14.4%3,925

$100K–$125K

10.9%2,973

$125K–$150K

11.9%3,263

$150K–$200K

11.4%3,119

$200K+

12.4%3,398

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

114

Residentsi

401

Avg. Tenant Renti

$635/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

32 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers114 homes85% occupied$635/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $94,390/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

65%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

21%

Low income$47K–$76K/yr

14%

Who Receives This Housing

96% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

99% of subsidized households are minority

15% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

17% 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

18,33323.9%

By Region

Top Countries

India

4,255

Mexico

2,498

China

1,329

Philippines

927

Guatemala

273

United Kingdom

216

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

37,656

Avg. Commutei

30.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

38,464

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,493(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.2%Insured

11.8%Uninsured