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Eagle Lake

Texas · 3,639 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 $33,425. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,600. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,639
−1%since 2000
from 3,664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,242 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
+1%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Eagle Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,425
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,101 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,127
+30%since 2000
from $12,426 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.8%
−40.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+9%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic22.9%(833)
Black21.4%(779)
Hispanic / Latino54.7%(1,990)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other1%(36)
Diversity Score75.4%(2,743)
Diversity Score
75
−6%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+23%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
Female
58.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.8%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle Lake, Texas?

Eagle Lake, Texas has about 3,639 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eagle Lake, Texas earns about $33,425 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 $54,600, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle Lake, Texas?

About 6.1% 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 21.2% of people in Eagle Lake, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eagle Lake, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Eagle Lake, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 88 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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