Praesel, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Praesel, Texas had a total population of 265, the 1492nd largest community in Texas. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Praesel Quick Facts
How Praesel 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 | 180 | 265 | +47.2% |
| Median home value | $281,100 | $273,100 | -2.8% |
How Praesel 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 diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Praesel Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Milam County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale | 5,523 | $60,590 | 9.1% | $230,900 |
| Cameron | 5,416 | $62,443 | 19.7% | $125,000 |
| Milano | 487 | $53,750 | 18.3% | $81,900 |
| Buckholts | 374 | $33,333 | 47.9% | $75,600 |
| Gause | 312 | N/A | 11.5% | $308,000 |
| Ben Arnold | 84 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Burlington | 58 | N/A | 0.0% | $117,300 |
Cities Similar to Praesel
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palisades | 265 | $73,750 | $267,200 | 16.8% | 7.2% |
| Benjamin | 266 | $52,708 | $62,900 | 12.1% | 4.0% |
| Coffee City | 266 | $55,625 | $237,000 | 20.9% | 7.1% |
| Oakhurst | 266 | N/A | N/A | 57.1% | 30.1% |
| New Home | 267 | $55,625 | $237,500 | 31.9% | 23.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 265, Praesel'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
Praesel is a small community located in Texas, within Milam County. The total population is 265. It ranks as the 1492nd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Praesel is 31.5 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Praesel. 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Praesel, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $273,100. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $283,800. 95.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 52% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Praesel is White (non-Hispanic), making up 47.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.8%.
Education
13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% 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 94.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Praesel, 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 Praesel, Texas?
Praesel, Texas has a population of 265 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Praesel, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Praesel — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Praesel, TX?
The ACS sample for Praesel 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 Praesel, Texas?
Praesel's population is 47.9% White, 0.0% Black, 26.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Praesel, TX?
The median home value in Praesel is $273,100.
How educated is Praesel, Texas?
13.2% of adults (25+) in Praesel hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.