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Bayou Vista

Texas · 1,537 residents · 0.317 sq mi
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Bayou Vista is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,444. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $182,400. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,537
−7%since 2000
from 1,644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,849 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 5,186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.4
+15%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bayou Vista
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,444
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,321 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,914
+51%since 2000
from $30,495 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,400
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,331
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $997 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+48%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,523)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(80)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.9%(245)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91%(1,399)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(103)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other0.9%(14)
Diversity Score20.5%(315)
Diversity Score
21
+38%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.2%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.2%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bayou Vista, Texas?

Bayou Vista, Texas has about 1,537 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bayou Vista, Texas?

The typical household in Bayou Vista, Texas earns about $72,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bayou Vista, Texas expensive?

In Bayou Vista, Texas, the median home is worth about $182,400, and the typical rent is about $1,331 a month.

How educated are people in Bayou Vista, Texas?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bayou Vista, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bayou Vista, Texas?

About 7.6% of people in Bayou Vista, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bayou Vista, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bayou Vista, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 214 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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