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Bee Cave

Texas · 9,144 residents · 8.718 sq mi
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Bee Cave is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,688. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 8,488 residents. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $513,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,144
+1294%since 2000
from 656 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,049 / sq mi
+1294%since 2000
from 75 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+10%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
03K5K8K10K1990201020202024Bee Cave
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,688
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,871 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,019
+23%since 2000
from $45,405 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$513,800
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,572
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−42.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
52.2% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+57%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(591)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(50)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(120)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(6,047)
Black2.7%(246)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(1,172)
Asian13%(1,185)
Other4.5%(413)
Diversity Score64.8%(5,923)
Diversity Score
65
+254%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.2%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bee Cave, Texas?

Bee Cave, Texas has about 9,144 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bee Cave, Texas?

The typical household in Bee Cave, Texas earns about $87,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bee Cave, Texas expensive?

In Bee Cave, Texas, the median home is worth about $513,800, and the typical rent is about $1,572 a month.

How educated are people in Bee Cave, Texas?

About 64.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bee Cave, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bee Cave, Texas?

About 5.2% of people in Bee Cave, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bee Cave, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bee Cave, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,907 residents, a change of about 3758 percent over that period.

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

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