Noonday, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 707, Noonday'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

Noonday is a small community located in Texas, within Smith County. The total population is 707. It ranks as the 1142nd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Noonday is 41.6 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Noonday is $63,125. This is 20% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.1%. This is 77% 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 2.4%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $267,200. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Noonday is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (66.3% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (23.1% vs 11.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (9.2%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

28.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 90.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Noonday, 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.