Industry, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 235, Industry'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

Industry is a small community located in Texas, within Austin County. The total population is 235. It ranks as the 1525th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Industry is 55.5 years. This is 56% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 13.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Industry is $61,250. This is 22% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.9%. This is 72% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $294,400. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Industry is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 31.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (31.1% vs 11.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (17.0%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

32.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% 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 83.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Industry, 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.