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Barton Creek

Texas · 3,356 residents · 4.901 sq mi
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Barton Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,327. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,767 residents. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,444,800. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 126% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,356
+111%since 2000
from 1,589 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
685 / sq mi
+111%since 2000
from 324 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.2
+30%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K2000201020202024Barton Creek
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$144,327
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,623 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$138,473
+25%since 2000
from $110,504 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,444,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,438
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
10.0
+105%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(2,736)
Black1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(306)
Asian4%(134)
Other2.3%(77)
Diversity Score36.9%(1,239)
Diversity Score
37
+78%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 99.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
82.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−99.4 ptssince 2013
from 99.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barton Creek, Texas?

Barton Creek, Texas has about 3,356 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Barton Creek, Texas earns about $144,327 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 $1,444,800, and the typical rent is about $1,438 a month.

How educated are people in Barton Creek, Texas?

About 77.8% 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 3.3% of people in Barton Creek, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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