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Big Thicket Lake Estates

Texas · 596 residents · 2.337 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $107,200. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 35.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
596
+8%since 2023
from 550 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
255 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 235 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
54.4
−10%since 2023
from 60.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
399492586680773201020202024Big Thicket Lake Estates
2024596
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,783
+9%since 2023
from $24,585 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.539
−3%since 2023
from 0.557 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $111,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.2% in 2023
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(420)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(108)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(22)
Diversity Score47.1%(259)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(491)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(100)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(5)
Diversity Score36.6%(218)
Diversity Score
37
−22%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
97.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.6%
+26.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
Female
49.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
34.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Thicket Lake Estates, Texas?

Big Thicket Lake Estates, Texas has about 596 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Big Thicket Lake Estates, Texas expensive?

In Big Thicket Lake Estates, Texas, the median home is worth about $107,200.

How educated are people in Big Thicket Lake Estates, Texas?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Big Thicket Lake Estates, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Thicket Lake Estates, Texas?

About 35.1% of people in Big Thicket Lake Estates, 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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