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.

Lake Worth, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,829

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59.7%2,881

Hispanic/Latino

36.3%1,752

Black

2.2%104

Two or More

1.9%92

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%169

High School Diploma

29%1,048

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%264

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%439

Associate's Degree

8.5%307

Bachelor's Degree

17.2%621

Master's Degree

2.5%91

Professional Degree

0.3%11

Doctorate

0.3%12

HS or Higher

82%

BA or Higher

20.4%

Graduate+

3.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$236,700

Median Renti

$1,508

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.8%1,221

Renter-Occupied

34.2%635

Total Units

1,960

Homeownership

65.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%47

$50K–$100K

1.1%13

$100K–$150K

0.7%9

$150K–$200K

26.4%322

$200K–$300K

53.2%649

$300K–$500K

12.3%150

$1M+

2.5%31

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

121

$1,000–$1,250

123

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

256

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.6%50

2010–2019

9.9%194

2000–2009

7.2%141

1990–1999

4.2%83

1980–1989

14.8%290

1970–1979

8.6%169

1960–1969

11.8%231

1950–1959

25.8%506

1940–1949

12.4%244

1939 or earlier

2.7%52

Heating Fuel

Electricity

64.5%1,198

Utility Gas

33.1%615

Bottled/LP Gas

2%37

Solar

0.3%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,910

Mean Household Incomei

$124,302

Per Capita Incomei

$49,181

Poverty Ratei

16%

Unemploymenti

7.7%

Labor Forcei

2,628

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%92

$15K–$20K

1.1%21

$20K–$25K

4%74

$25K–$30K

7.4%137

$30K–$35K

0.6%12

$35K–$40K

2.4%44

$40K–$45K

2.6%48

$45K–$50K

2.4%45

$50K–$60K

1.3%24

$60K–$75K

17.6%326

$75K–$100K

14.7%272

$100K–$125K

9%167

$125K–$150K

7.2%134

$150K–$200K

18.6%346

$200K+

6.1%114

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 Vouchers7 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

65613.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

526

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,407

Avg. Commutei

28.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,426

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

147(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.5%Insured

19.5%Uninsured