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.

Crystal City, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,159

Median Agei

31.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

93.8%5,777

White

5.8%359

Asian

0.2%12

Black

0.2%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

15.1%586

High School Diploma

17.3%670

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%199

Some College (1+ yr)

18.1%701

Associate's Degree

5.5%213

Bachelor's Degree

9.3%360

Master's Degree

0.9%34

Doctorate

0.1%5

HS or Higher

71.4%

BA or Higher

10.3%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$109,100

Median Renti

$518

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.3%1,386

Renter-Occupied

36.7%802

Total Units

2,526

Homeownership

63.3%

Vacancy Rate

13.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

11%152

$50K–$100K

33.7%467

$100K–$150K

22.2%308

$150K–$200K

14.9%206

$200K–$300K

17.5%243

$300K–$500K

0.3%4

$1M+

0.4%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

293

$500–$750

192

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

119

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

10.6%267

2000–2009

3.9%98

1990–1999

13.7%346

1980–1989

10.2%258

1970–1979

17.1%431

1960–1969

20.9%529

1950–1959

6.8%173

1940–1949

4.4%110

1939 or earlier

12.4%314

Heating Fuel

Electricity

86.3%1,889

Utility Gas

8.9%195

Bottled/LP Gas

4.8%104

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$36,328

Mean Household Incomei

$49,518

Per Capita Incomei

$20,288

Poverty Ratei

37.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,514

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.7%234

$10K–$15K

11.9%260

$15K–$20K

3.8%84

$20K–$25K

2.4%53

$25K–$30K

1.4%30

$30K–$35K

13.9%305

$35K–$40K

11.4%250

$40K–$45K

6%132

$45K–$50K

7.3%160

$50K–$60K

6.1%134

$60K–$75K

2.3%51

$75K–$100K

8.1%177

$100K–$125K

4.8%105

$125K–$150K

5.7%125

$150K–$200K

4%88

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

434

Residentsi

839

Avg. Tenant Renti

$313/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing269 homes91% occupied$298/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers87 homes60% occupied$344/mo rent

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

811/PRAC23 homes97% occupied$367/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $36,328/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

81.6%

Very low income$11K–$18K/yr

12.1%

Low income$18K–$29K/yr

5.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $29K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

76.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

98.6% of subsidized households are minority

17.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27.5% 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

3916.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

330

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,389

Avg. Commutei

17 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,405

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

64(1.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.7%Insured

11.3%Uninsured