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Barton Creek

Texas · 3,440 residents · 4.901 sq mi
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Barton Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $203,947. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,851 residents. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 59.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,440
+116%since 2000
from 1,589 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
702 / sq mi
+116%since 2000
from 324 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.0
+34%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K2000201020202024Barton Creek
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$203,947
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,623 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$157,628
+43%since 2000
from $110,504 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
−7%since 2010
from 0.566 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,268
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,457 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.8
+101%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(1,436)
Black2.3%(36)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(59)
Asian2.8%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.8%(330)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(2,715)
Black0.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(346)
Asian4.9%(167)
Other5.5%(188)
Diversity Score45.2%(1,555)
Diversity Score
45
+118%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 99.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.0%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
48.2%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 99.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2017
from 89.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 88.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 7.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barton Creek, Texas?

Barton Creek, Texas has about 3,440 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barton Creek, Texas?

The typical household in Barton Creek, Texas earns about $203,947 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barton Creek, Texas expensive?

In Barton Creek, Texas, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,268 a month.

How educated are people in Barton Creek, Texas?

About 71.9% of adults age 25 and over in Barton Creek, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barton Creek, Texas?

About 3.0% of people in Barton Creek, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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