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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Eagle Lake

Texas · 3,551 residents · 2.931 sq mi
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Eagle Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,291. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,700. The poverty rate of 35.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,551
−3%vs 2000
vs 3,664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,212 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.2
−5%vs 2000
vs 33.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Eagle Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,291
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,101 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,897
−36%vs 2000
vs $12,426 in 2000
US average: $14,340
35.3%
+15.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$261
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $382 in 2000
US average: $450
65.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.2% in 2000
34.2% rent
1.9
+26%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(1,156)
Black23%(843)
Hispanic / Latino44.2%(1,620)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score80.4%(2,946)
1990
White, non-Hispanic48%(1,704)
Black24.5%(871)
Hispanic / Latino39.7%(1,408)
Asian0%(0)
Other27.5%(976)
Diversity Score91.5%(3,248)
91
+14%vs 2000
vs 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
48.3%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Eagle Lake, Texas?

Eagle Lake, Texas has about 3,551 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Eagle Lake, Texas?

The typical household in Eagle Lake, Texas earns about $16,291 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eagle Lake, Texas expensive?

In Eagle Lake, Texas, the median home is worth about $30,700, and the typical rent is about $261 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle Lake, Texas?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Eagle Lake, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eagle Lake, Texas?

About 35.3% of people in Eagle Lake, 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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