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Clear Lake Shores

Texas · 1,258 residents · 0.435 sq mi
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Clear Lake Shores is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,200. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $370,000. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 82% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,258
+4%since 2000
from 1,205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,892 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,770 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.1
+19%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Clear Lake Shores
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,783
+64%since 2000
from $41,347 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.1%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$370,000
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,478
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $986 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+61%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(1,073)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(102)
Asian1.4%(18)
Other4.4%(55)
Diversity Score32.7%(411)
Diversity Score
33
+199%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.7%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clear Lake Shores, Texas?

Clear Lake Shores, Texas has about 1,258 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clear Lake Shores, Texas earns about $116,200 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 $370,000, and the typical rent is about $1,478 a month.

How educated are people in Clear Lake Shores, Texas?

About 51.1% 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 1.6% 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 162 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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