South Toledo Bend, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 336, South Toledo Bend'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

South Toledo Bend is a small community located in Texas, within Newton County. The total population is 336. It ranks as the 1411th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in South Toledo Bend is 68.9 years. This is 94% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 5.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 27.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in South Toledo Bend is $61,786. This is 21% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.8%. This is 66% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $250,000. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

South Toledo Bend has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.5% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.5% vs 39.1%).

Education

12.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% 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 85.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for South Toledo Bend, 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.