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Horseshoe Bay

Texas · 3,418 residents · 14.326 sq mi
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Horseshoe Bay is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,614. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $276,200. With a median age of 61.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 61.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,418
+2%since 2000
from 3,337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
239 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
61.3
+5%since 2000
from 58.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9552K3K4K5K1990201020202024Horseshoe Bay
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,614
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,073 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,167
+33%since 2000
from $36,254 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,141
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $798 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−38.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
47.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+39%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(3,124)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(143)
Asian0.7%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(432)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(3,021)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino9%(308)
Asian0.8%(26)
Other1.3%(43)
Diversity Score26.1%(893)
Diversity Score
26
+102%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 41.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
22.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.9%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.4%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horseshoe Bay, Texas?

Horseshoe Bay, Texas has about 3,418 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Horseshoe Bay, Texas earns about $62,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Horseshoe Bay, Texas expensive?

In Horseshoe Bay, Texas, the median home is worth about $276,200, and the typical rent is about $1,141 a month.

How educated are people in Horseshoe Bay, Texas?

About 49.3% of adults age 25 and over in Horseshoe Bay, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Horseshoe Bay, Texas?

About 9.1% of people in Horseshoe Bay, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Horseshoe Bay, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Horseshoe Bay, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,109 residents, a change of about 161 percent over that period.

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

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