Reno (Lamar County), Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Reno (Lamar County) is a small community located in Texas, within Lamar County. The total population is 3,500. It ranks as the 526th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Reno (Lamar County) is 33.8 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 33.0% of the population under 18, Reno (Lamar County) has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Reno (Lamar County) is $72,420. This is 8% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $235,600. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Reno (Lamar County) has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (86.6% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

32.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% 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 93.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Reno (Lamar County), 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.