Flat, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Flat, Texas had a total population of 354, the 1391st largest community in Texas, with a median household income of $63,693, which is 19% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 8.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 36.8% is notably above the national average.
Flat Quick Facts
How Flat Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 489 | 354 | -27.6% |
How Flat Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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+)
Flat Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Coryell County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatesville | 16,228 | $57,217 | 9.1% | $207,300 |
| Evant | 535 | $44,779 | 15.1% | $94,700 |
| Oglesby | 418 | $47,750 | 16.1% | $110,600 |
| South Mountain | 328 | $57,500 | 6.4% | $162,500 |
| Mound | 57 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Flat
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.F. Villareal | 353 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Deweyville | 357 | N/A | $137,300 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| Laguna Heights | 357 | N/A | $77,200 | 37.6% | 35.5% |
| Lake View | 349 | N/A | $171,900 | 60.7% | 50.4% |
| Coyote Flats | 365 | $63,125 | $265,600 | 8.6% | 17.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 354, Flat'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
Flat is a small community located in Texas, within Coryell County. The total population is 354. It ranks as the 1391st most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Flat is 20.3 years. This is 43% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 35.9% of the population under 18, Flat has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Flat is $63,693. This is 19% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Flat. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 36.8%. This is 599% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Flat is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (7.9%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.
Education
8.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 75% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 70.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Flat, 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 Flat, Texas?
Flat, Texas has a population of 354 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Flat, TX?
The median household income in Flat is $63,693, which is 21% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Flat, TX?
The ACS sample for Flat recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Flat, Texas?
Flat's population is 7.9% White, 0.0% Black, 1.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Flat, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Flat — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Flat, Texas?
8.6% of adults (25+) in Flat hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.