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.

Groves, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,976

Median Agei

38.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.4%9,397

Hispanic/Latino

29.6%5,025

Asian

7.3%1,233

Black

5.6%956

Two or More

1.9%324

Other

0.2%38

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%429

High School Diploma

27.7%3,185

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%710

Some College (1+ yr)

16.1%1,860

Associate's Degree

16.7%1,923

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%1,145

Master's Degree

4.1%473

Professional Degree

0.4%47

Doctorate

0.5%55

HS or Higher

85.3%

BA or Higher

14.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$163,600

Median Renti

$1,286

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.9%4,776

Renter-Occupied

22.1%1,355

Total Units

6,796

Homeownership

77.9%

Vacancy Rate

9.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%181

$50K–$100K

15.5%739

$100K–$150K

20.7%989

$150K–$200K

27.6%1,317

$200K–$300K

20.7%988

$300K–$500K

10.7%510

$500K–$1M

0.8%38

$1M+

0.3%14

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

126

$1,000–$1,250

425

$1,250–$1,500

223

$1,500–$2,000

347

$2,000+

107

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%61

2010–2019

3.3%225

2000–2009

3.9%267

1990–1999

7.3%499

1980–1989

8.6%585

1970–1979

15.8%1,075

1960–1969

34.9%2,370

1950–1959

17.3%1,179

1940–1949

3.1%213

1939 or earlier

4.7%322

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.2%3,689

Electricity

38.4%2,355

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%80

No Fuel

0.1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,710

Mean Household Incomei

$93,515

Per Capita Incomei

$34,597

Poverty Ratei

7.9%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

8,219

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%356

$10K–$15K

2.6%159

$15K–$20K

0.6%39

$20K–$25K

3.4%211

$25K–$30K

2%121

$30K–$35K

2.8%174

$35K–$40K

4.1%249

$40K–$45K

4.9%303

$45K–$50K

7.5%457

$50K–$60K

6.3%385

$60K–$75K

11%676

$75K–$100K

11.2%686

$100K–$125K

10.1%617

$125K–$150K

7.9%484

$150K–$200K

15.5%948

$200K+

4.3%266

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

$408/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers41 homes91% occupied$408/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,710/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

78%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

22%

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

70% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22% 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

2,39614.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,162

India

151

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,805

Avg. Commutei

20.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,875

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

882(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.5%Insured

17.5%Uninsured