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Big Thicket Lake Estates

Texas · 514 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 $30,179. Population has fallen 27% since 2019, a loss of 190 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
514
−27%since 2019
from 704 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
220 / sq mi
−27%since 2019
from 301 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+9%since 2019
from 44.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
399492586680773201020202024Big Thicket Lake Estates
2024596
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,179
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $30,417 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$22,383
+58%since 2019
from $14,141 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 34.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance34.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical34.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$629
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $588 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.8%
+26.1 ptssince 2019
from 60.7% in 2019
13.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(611)
Black7.1%(50)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(43)
Diversity Score29.7%(209)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(442)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(11)
Diversity Score23.7%(122)
Diversity Score
24
−20%since 2019
from 30 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 65.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+7%since 2019
from 24.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 92.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
Female
62.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 22.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Big Thicket Lake Estates, Texas has about 514 residents according to the 2020 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 $30,179 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 typical rent is about $629 a month.

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

About 4.2% 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 30.0% of people in Big Thicket Lake Estates, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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