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.

Santa Clara, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

602

Median Agei

56.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.9%445

Hispanic/Latino

15.3%92

Two or More

4.8%29

Asian

3.3%20

Black

2.3%14

Other

0.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.7%47

High School Diploma

26%126

Some College (<1 yr)

11.1%54

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%62

Associate's Degree

11.1%54

Bachelor's Degree

14.2%69

Master's Degree

2.9%14

Professional Degree

1.9%9

Doctorate

1.6%8

HS or Higher

91.3%

BA or Higher

20.6%

Graduate+

6.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$323,000

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

94.5%223

Renter-Occupied

5.5%13

Total Units

251

Homeownership

94.5%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

7.6%17

$50K–$100K

6.3%14

$100K–$150K

0.9%2

$150K–$200K

5.4%12

$200K–$300K

26%58

$300K–$500K

28.7%64

$500K–$1M

22.4%50

$1M+

2.7%6

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

2.8%7

2010–2019

11.6%29

2000–2009

23.5%59

1990–1999

15.5%39

1980–1989

26.7%67

1970–1979

7.6%19

1960–1969

3.6%9

1950–1959

2%5

1940–1949

4.4%11

1939 or earlier

2.4%6

Heating Fuel

Electricity

85.6%202

Utility Gas

8.1%19

Bottled/LP Gas

5.1%12

Wood

1.3%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,607

Mean Household Incomei

$106,350

Per Capita Incomei

$42,129

Poverty Ratei

10.3%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

272

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.5%13

$10K–$15K

0.4%1

$15K–$20K

2.5%6

$25K–$30K

1.3%3

$30K–$35K

4.2%10

$35K–$40K

1.7%4

$40K–$45K

4.2%10

$45K–$50K

3.8%9

$50K–$60K

5.1%12

$60K–$75K

14.4%34

$75K–$100K

18.2%43

$100K–$125K

11.4%27

$125K–$150K

3.8%9

$150K–$200K

8.1%19

$200K+

15.3%36

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

264.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Philippines

Korea

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

256

Avg. Commutei

34.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

264

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

99(19.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88%Insured

12%Uninsured