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Clear Lake Shores

Texas · 1,298 residents (2025 est.) · 0.435 sq mi
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Clear Lake Shores is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,818. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $463,400. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,140
−5%since 2000
from 1,205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,621 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,770 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.0
+21%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,298 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Clear Lake Shores
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,818
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,508
+54%since 2000
from $41,347 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.5%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+19%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$463,400
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,808
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $986 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+109%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,115)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(40)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.9%(132)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(997)
Black2.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(58)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other4.2%(48)
Diversity Score28.8%(328)
Diversity Score
29
+163%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.8%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2017
from 92.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clear Lake Shores, Texas?

Clear Lake Shores, Texas has about 1,140 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clear Lake Shores, Texas?

The typical household in Clear Lake Shores, Texas earns about $111,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clear Lake Shores, Texas expensive?

In Clear Lake Shores, Texas, the median home is worth about $463,400, and the typical rent is about $1,808 a month.

How educated are people in Clear Lake Shores, Texas?

About 48.5% of adults age 25 and over in Clear Lake Shores, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clear Lake Shores, Texas?

About 14.6% of people in Clear Lake Shores, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clear Lake Shores, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Clear Lake Shores, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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