New Chapel Hill, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 891, New Chapel Hill'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

New Chapel Hill is a small community located in Texas, within Smith County. The total population is 891. It ranks as the 1063rd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in New Chapel Hill is 41.2 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in New Chapel Hill is $63,672. This is 19% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 12.5%. This is 138% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $186,400. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, New Chapel Hill is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in New Chapel Hill is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (68.3% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (17.3%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% 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 88.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for New Chapel Hill, 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.