Vanderbilt, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Vanderbilt, Texas had a total population of 440, the 1309th 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
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 14.2% is notably above the national average.
Vanderbilt Quick Facts
How Vanderbilt 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 | 564 | 440 | -22.0% |
How Vanderbilt Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Vanderbilt Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Jackson County
Cities Similar to Vanderbilt
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Pearsall | 440 | $102,361 | $85,200 | 15.8% | 4.1% |
| La Paloma-Lost Creek | 439 | $2,499 | $332,800 | 2.6% | 50.5% |
| Mount Calm | 439 | $49,934 | $111,700 | 13.8% | 14.8% |
| Webberville | 439 | $71,250 | $247,400 | 25.9% | 6.2% |
| Red Rock | 436 | N/A | $189,300 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 440, Vanderbilt'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
Vanderbilt is a small community located in Texas, within Jackson County. The total population is 440. It ranks as the 1309th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Vanderbilt is 14.8 years. This is 58% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 52.9% of the population under 18, Vanderbilt has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Vanderbilt. 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 unemployment rate is 14.2%. This is 170% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $107,600. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $283,800. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Vanderbilt is Hispanic or Latino, making up 83.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 16.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (16.6%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (83.4% vs 39.7%).
Education
39.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% higher 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 87.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Vanderbilt, 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 Vanderbilt, Texas?
Vanderbilt, Texas has a population of 440 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Vanderbilt, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Vanderbilt — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Vanderbilt, TX?
The ACS sample for Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt, Texas?
Vanderbilt's population is 16.6% White, 0.0% Black, 83.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Vanderbilt, TX?
The median home value in Vanderbilt is $107,600.
How educated is Vanderbilt, Texas?
39.7% of adults (25+) in Vanderbilt hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.