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.

Staples, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

288

Median Agei

46.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

48.6%140

Hispanic/Latino

33.7%97

Two or More

17.7%51

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%6

High School Diploma

10%21

Some College (<1 yr)

3.3%7

Some College (1+ yr)

37.8%79

Associate's Degree

14.8%31

Bachelor's Degree

12.9%27

Master's Degree

3.3%7

Professional Degree

2.9%6

Doctorate

1.4%3

HS or Higher

89.5%

BA or Higher

20.6%

Graduate+

7.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$246,700

Median Renti

$1,271

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.1%86

Renter-Occupied

18.9%20

Total Units

116

Homeownership

81.1%

Vacancy Rate

8.6%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

2.3%2

$150K–$200K

15.1%13

$200K–$300K

34.9%30

$300K–$500K

32.6%28

$500K–$1M

15.1%13

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

9.5%11

2010–2019

13.8%16

2000–2009

15.5%18

1990–1999

1.7%2

1980–1989

11.2%13

1970–1979

10.3%12

1960–1969

1.7%2

1950–1959

5.2%6

1940–1949

4.3%5

1939 or earlier

26.7%31

Heating Fuel

Electricity

88.7%94

Bottled/LP Gas

11.3%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,833

Mean Household Incomei

$102,626

Per Capita Incomei

$39,838

Poverty Ratei

0.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

154

Household Income Distribution

$20K–$25K

10.4%11

$25K–$30K

12.3%13

$30K–$35K

5.7%6

$50K–$60K

2.8%3

$60K–$75K

6.6%7

$75K–$100K

17%18

$100K–$125K

8.5%9

$125K–$150K

14.2%15

$150K–$200K

7.5%8

$200K+

15.1%16

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

186.2%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

154

Avg. Commutei

37.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

154

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

25(10.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.5%Insured

12.5%Uninsured