Aquilla, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Aquilla, Texas had a total population of 79, the 1697th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $36,250, which is 54% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.7%.
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 54% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Aquilla Quick Facts
How Aquilla Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 208 | 79 | No clear change (-62.0%) |
| Median household income | $71,407 | $36,250 | -49.2% |
How Aquilla Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 88.6%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 5.1%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 0.0%
- HS Diploma: 46.9%
- Some College: 34.7%
- Associate's: 8.2%
- Bachelor's: 6.1%
- Graduate+: 4.1%
Aquilla Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Hill County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro | 8,506 | $56,083 | 20.0% | $157,900 |
| Itasca | 2,073 | $77,227 | 6.8% | $114,800 |
| Whitney | 2,050 | $48,571 | 23.9% | $108,900 |
| Hubbard | 1,327 | $50,859 | 15.4% | $134,900 |
| Abbott | 470 | $103,214 | 0.9% | $173,600 |
| Mount Calm | 439 | $49,934 | 14.8% | $111,700 |
| Blum | 336 | $53,750 | 30.4% | $68,500 |
| Carl's Corner | 298 | $81,250 | 13.1% | $93,800 |
| Malone | 280 | $31,083 | 48.2% | $117,600 |
| Covington | 274 | $43,977 | 15.9% | $132,500 |
Cities Similar to Aquilla
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olmito and Olmito | 79 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Lipscomb | 81 | N/A | $83,800 | 17.4% | 0.0% |
| Dell City | 82 | N/A | N/A | 25.6% | 9.8% |
| Ben Arnold | 84 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Sheffield | 74 | N/A | N/A | 25.7% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 79, Aquilla's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Aquilla is a small community located in Texas, within Hill County. The total population is 79. It ranks as the 1697th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Aquilla is 31.2 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 31.6% of the population under 18, Aquilla has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Aquilla is $36,250. This is 54% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Aquilla has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.6% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.
Education
10.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Aquilla, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Aquilla, Texas?
Aquilla, Texas has a population of 79 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Aquilla, TX?
The median household income in Aquilla is $36,250, which is 55% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Aquilla, TX?
The poverty rate in Aquilla is 12.7%. This means approximately 10 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Aquilla, Texas?
Aquilla's population is 88.6% White, 0.0% Black, 5.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Aquilla, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Aquilla — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Aquilla, Texas?
10.2% of adults (25+) in Aquilla hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.