Velasco, TX

Neighborhood

Demographics of Velasco

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

5.9%

Households with Children

42.6%

School Enrollment K-12

1,197

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.7%
School Age (5-17): 27.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.5%
Working Age (35-54): 25.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.6%
Seniors (65+): 11.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 20.9%
High School / GED: 34.3%
Some College or Associate's: 39.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 5.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.9%
Single Parents: 29.8%
Couples & Adults: 25.9%
Living Alone: 31.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 57.9%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 24.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 79.9%
Puerto Rican: 2.0%
Cuban: 5.2%
Dominican: 0.4%
Central American: 7.1%
South American: 2.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 9.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 90.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 46.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 53.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 60.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 9.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 8.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 58.7%
Spanish: 41.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 5.8%
Elementary (1-4): 11.4%
Middle School (5-8): 7.0%
High School (9-12): 5.5%
College / Graduate: 2.8%
Not Enrolled: 67.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

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