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.

Ross, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

202

Median Agei

53.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.1%188

Two or More

3.5%7

Hispanic/Latino

3%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

14.7%24

High School Diploma

16%26

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%10

Some College (1+ yr)

35%57

Associate's Degree

10.4%17

Bachelor's Degree

11.7%19

Master's Degree

4.9%8

HS or Higher

98.8%

BA or Higher

16.6%

Graduate+

4.9%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,625

Mean Household Incomei

$85,124

Per Capita Incomei

$35,060

Poverty Ratei

19.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%3

$15K–$20K

13.5%12

$35K–$40K

5.6%5

$45K–$50K

10.1%9

$50K–$60K

10.1%9

$60K–$75K

15.7%14

$75K–$100K

13.5%12

$100K–$125K

6.7%6

$125K–$150K

3.4%3

$150K–$200K

7.9%7

$200K+

10.1%9

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

42%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

19.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

8(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.6%Insured

10.4%Uninsured