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Emerald Bay

Texas · 970 residents · 0.77 sq mi
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Emerald Bay is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,068. Population has declined 10% since 2023. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $351,000. With a median age of 72.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 72.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

970
−10%since 2023
from 1,074 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,260 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 1,395 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
72.3
+4%since 2023
from 69.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
7949341K1K1K201020202024Emerald Bay
2024970
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$98,068
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $120,139 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$54,928
+7%since 2023
from $51,429 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.327
+9%since 2023
from 0.299 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$351,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $279,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
19.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
3.6
+54%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,036)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(10)
Diversity Score8.6%(92)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(940)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(73)
7
−13%since 2023
from 9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
10.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.2 min
+5%since 2023
from 26.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
59.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 67.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
41.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
26.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
57.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
45.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
12.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
20.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
95.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
95.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
4.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerald Bay, Texas?

Emerald Bay, Texas has about 970 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emerald Bay, Texas?

The typical household in Emerald Bay, Texas earns about $98,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emerald Bay, Texas expensive?

In Emerald Bay, Texas, the median home is worth about $351,000.

How educated are people in Emerald Bay, Texas?

About 48.6% of adults age 25 and over in Emerald Bay, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emerald Bay, Texas?

About 2.3% of people in Emerald Bay, 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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