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Hunters Creek

Texas · 4,498 residents (2025 est.) · 1.957 sq mi
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Hunters Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,390
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,374 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,243 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,235 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+10%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,498 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Hunters Creek
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,294 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$186,153
+110%since 2000
from $88,821 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
91.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
−7%since 2010
from 0.492 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services21.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing11.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $568,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
8.0
+141%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(3,949)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(157)
Asian4.8%(209)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.5%(898)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(3,612)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(279)
Asian6%(262)
Other5.4%(237)
Diversity Score39.1%(1,715)
Diversity Score
39
+90%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
85.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+86%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
80.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 5.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−99.2 ptssince 2013
from 99.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2017
from 93.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 85.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 5.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hunters Creek, Texas?

Hunters Creek, Texas has about 4,390 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hunters Creek, Texas?

The typical household in Hunters Creek, Texas earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hunters Creek, Texas expensive?

In Hunters Creek, Texas, the median home is worth about $2,000,001.

How educated are people in Hunters Creek, Texas?

About 85.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hunters Creek, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hunters Creek, Texas?

About 2.8% of people in Hunters Creek, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hunters Creek, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Hunters Creek, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 436 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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