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Big Thicket Lake Estates

Texas · 742 residents · 2.337 sq mi
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Big Thicket Lake Estates has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2011. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $19,100. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
742
+73%vs 2011
vs 430 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
318 / sq mi
+73%vs 2011
vs 184 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+15%vs 2011
vs 38.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
399492586680773201020202024Big Thicket Lake Estates
2024596
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,650 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,054
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $18,967 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
+7%vs 2011
vs 0.328 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade24.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$19,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $22,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
19.5%
−73.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.9% in 2011
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
−14.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.5
−16%vs 2011
vs 0.6 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(385)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.5%(45)
Diversity Score23.4%(101)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(660)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(55)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other10.4%(77)
Diversity Score37.5%(279)
Diversity Score
38
+60%vs 2011
vs 23 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.0%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.1 min
+6%vs 2011
vs 37.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.3%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.6%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.7%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.1% in 2011
Female
47.5%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

Big Thicket Lake Estates, Texas has about 742 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Big Thicket Lake Estates, Texas?

The typical household in Big Thicket Lake Estates, Texas earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Thicket Lake Estates, Texas expensive?

In Big Thicket Lake Estates, Texas, the median home is worth about $19,100.

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

About 3.7% 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 9.4% of people in Big Thicket Lake Estates, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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