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El Lago

Texas · 2,706 residents · 0.644 sq mi
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El Lago is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,750. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $165,300. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 79% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% 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

2,706
−12%since 2000
from 3,075 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,202 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 4,775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
43.9
+8%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024El Lago
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$88,750
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,223 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$44,681
+34%since 2000
from $33,454 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
12.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$165,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$966
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $659 in 2000
US average: $853
53.2%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
20.5% rent
12.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
19.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
55.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(2,812)
Black0.8%(24)
Hispanic / Latino5%(155)
Asian1.4%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(531)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(2,294)
Black1.6%(44)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(269)
Asian1.5%(41)
Other2.9%(79)
Diversity Score35.2%(952)
35
+104%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
20.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
77.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
3.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
1.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
13.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
6.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

15.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
65.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
53.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
6.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
11.6%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Lago, Texas?

El Lago, Texas has about 2,706 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in El Lago, Texas?

The typical household in El Lago, Texas earns about $88,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is El Lago, Texas expensive?

In El Lago, Texas, the median home is worth about $165,300, and the typical rent is about $966 a month.

How educated are people in El Lago, Texas?

About 58.4% of adults age 25 and over in El Lago, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in El Lago, Texas?

About 12.3% of people in El Lago, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has El Lago, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, El Lago, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 549 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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