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Horseshoe Bay

Texas · 4,257 residents · 14.326 sq mi
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Horseshoe Bay is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,688. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $352,500. With a median age of 64.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,257
+28%since 2000
from 3,337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
64.0
+10%since 2000
from 58.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9552K3K4K5K1990201020202024Horseshoe Bay
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52%(85)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.6%(112)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 142.7%(113)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.5%(151)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.5%(108)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 345.2%(221)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 445.8%(248)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 548.8%(376)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6419.3%(820)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7426.9%(1,144)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8416.2%(690)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4.4%(189)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,688
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,073 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,540
+67%since 2000
from $36,254 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$352,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,205
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $798 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+9%since 2009
from 4.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(3,612)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(462)
Asian0.7%(31)
Other3.1%(132)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican15.2%(631)
Ancestry
German20.3%(842)
English17%(705)
Irish14%(581)
American5.8%(242)
French4.5%(185)
Scottish3%(125)
Norwegian3%(123)
Welsh1.8%(75)
British1.4%(57)
Swedish1.3%(54)
Italian0.6%(27)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian0.5%(22)
Czech0.5%(21)
Polish0.5%(21)
Danish0.3%(14)
Swiss0.3%(12)
Canadian0.2%(10)
Dutch0.2%(10)
Greek0.2%(8)
Romanian0.2%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.0 min
+129%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 44.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married12.8%(255)
Married80.7%(1,609)
Widowed4.3%(85)
Divorced2.3%(46)
Women 15+
Never married8.9%(218)
Married63.4%(1,547)
Widowed9.4%(229)
Divorced18.3%(446)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horseshoe Bay, Texas?

Horseshoe Bay, Texas has about 4,257 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Horseshoe Bay, Texas earns about $79,688 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 $352,500, and the typical rent is about $1,205 a month.

How educated are people in Horseshoe Bay, Texas?

About 44.8% 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 3.8% 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 2,948 residents, a change of about 225 percent over that period.

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

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