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Emerald Bay

Texas · 1,047 residents · 0.77 sq mi
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Emerald Bay is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,196. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $198,500. With a median age of 67.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 67.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,047
−3%vs 2011
vs 1,075 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,360 / sq mi
−3%vs 2011
vs 1,396 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
67.1
−3%vs 2011
vs 69.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,196
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $54,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,113
+16%vs 2011
vs $32,101 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.397 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $227,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−55.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
2.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−12.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.1
−26%vs 2011
vs 4.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,063)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(12)
Diversity Score2.8%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,023)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian1.1%(11)
Other1.1%(11)
Diversity Score7.3%(76)
Diversity Score
7
+163%vs 2011
vs 3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.4%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.1%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 24.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.0%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.3%
+12.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.7% in 2011
Female
53.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.3% in 2011
Foreign born
5.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerald Bay, Texas?

Emerald Bay, Texas has about 1,047 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Emerald Bay, Texas earns about $64,196 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 $198,500.

How educated are people in Emerald Bay, Texas?

About 49.4% 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 7.1% of people in Emerald Bay, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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