Tivoli, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 433, Tivoli'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

Tivoli is a small community located in Texas, within Refugio County. The total population is 433. It ranks as the 1319th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tivoli is 57.3 years. This is 61% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tivoli is $74,250. This is 5% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.7%. This is 73% 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 3.5%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $46,900. Housing costs are 83% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.6x, Tivoli is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tivoli is Hispanic or Latino, making up 60.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (60.3% vs 39.7%).

Education

9.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% 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 82.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Tivoli, 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.