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Beach City

Texas · 3,221 residents · 4.479 sq mi
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Beach City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $150,417. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 96% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $348,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 136% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,221
+96%since 2000
from 1,645 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
719 / sq mi
+96%since 2000
from 367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+8%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6041K2K3K4K1990201020202024Beach City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$150,417
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,104 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,234
+101%since 2000
from $28,421 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,200
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
16.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+35%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,533)
Black1.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(78)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.2%(250)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(2,537)
Black1.1%(34)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(472)
Asian1%(31)
Other2.3%(73)
Diversity Score40.9%(1,316)
Diversity Score
41
+169%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+79%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beach City, Texas?

Beach City, Texas has about 3,221 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beach City, Texas?

The typical household in Beach City, Texas earns about $150,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beach City, Texas expensive?

In Beach City, Texas, the median home is worth about $348,200.

How educated are people in Beach City, Texas?

About 34.5% of adults age 25 and over in Beach City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beach City, Texas?

About 4.1% of people in Beach City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beach City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Beach City, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,371 residents, a change of about 279 percent over that period.

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