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Abilene, TX

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

128,053population

32.8median age

This community is a community of 128,053 with a median age of 32.8. The population is predominantly White (56.8%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (27.1%). Median household income is $62,648. 87.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 56.1%, with a median home value of $183,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

56.8%72,685

Hispanic/Latino

27.1%34,704

Black

9.8%12,491

Two or More

3.4%4,350

Asian

2.3%2,949

Other

0.5%611

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%164

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%99

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.7%6,127

High School Diploma

22.6%17,902

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%4,643

Some College (1+ yr)

15.1%11,939

Associate's Degree

9.1%7,170

Bachelor's Degree

17.7%14,005

Master's Degree

7.4%5,837

Professional Degree

1.3%1,008

Doctorate

1%778

HS or Higher

87.7%

BA or Higher

27.3%

Graduate+

9.6%

Housingi

$183,700median home value

$1,157median rent

56.1%homeownership

53,156total units

11.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 56.1%

Renter 43.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.2%2,684

$50K–$100K

12.9%3,398

$100K–$150K

14.1%3,710

$150K–$200K

17.3%4,546

$200K–$300K

24.6%6,476

$300K–$500K

16.9%4,437

$500K–$1M

3.4%887

$1M+

0.7%182

Rent Distribution

Under $500

879

$500–$750

1,321

$750–$1,000

4,251

$1,000–$1,250

5,215

$1,250–$1,500

3,125

$1,500–$2,000

3,236

$2,000+

1,428

Year Built

2020 or later

2.2%1,171

2010–2019

9.9%5,280

2000–2009

6.8%3,609

1990–1999

9.9%5,251

1980–1989

15.1%8,003

1970–1979

12.4%6,582

1960–1969

8.6%4,589

1950–1959

20.7%11,010

1940–1949

7.2%3,827

1939 or earlier

7.2%3,834

Heating Fuel

Electricity

52.1%24,423

Utility Gas

45.4%21,321

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%793

No Fuel

0.3%149

Solar

0.3%127

Wood

0.2%75

Fuel Oil

0%19

Other

0%10

Household Economyi

$62,648median household income

$31,321per capita income

14.7%poverty rate

2.8%unemployment

62,621labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%2,465

$10K–$15K

4.3%2,024

$15K–$20K

3.7%1,715

$20K–$25K

4.6%2,148

$25K–$30K

4.8%2,236

$30K–$35K

4.5%2,118

$35K–$40K

3.2%1,521

$40K–$45K

5%2,345

$45K–$50K

4.1%1,926

$50K–$60K

8.1%3,795

$60K–$75K

10.8%5,057

$75K–$100K

13.3%6,226

$100K–$125K

8.8%4,113

$125K–$150K

7.3%3,432

$150K–$200K

7.3%3,438

$200K+

5%2,358

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

2,064

Residentsi

3,982

Avg. Tenant Renti

$355/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

22 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing213 homes97% occupied$408/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers157 homes85% occupied$352/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8102 homes89% occupied$241/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC50 homes99% occupied$370/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,648/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

76.1%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

17.8%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

5.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $50K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

75.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

63.5% of subsidized households are minority

20.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.6% 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

9,4227.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,526

Philippines

749

United Kingdom

437

Canada

396

China

170

Korea

144

Germany

138

India

137

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

59,950

Avg. Commutei

15.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

56,499

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

7,422(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85%Insured

15%Uninsured

Abilene, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026