Tehuacana, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 341, Tehuacana'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

Tehuacana is a small community located in Texas, within Limestone County. The total population is 341. It ranks as the 1404th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tehuacana is 51.9 years. This is 46% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 2.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tehuacana is $75,469. This is 4% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $169,100. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Tehuacana is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.2% 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 Tehuacana is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (75.1% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (17.3%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

30.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% 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 97.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Tehuacana, 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.