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Indian Lake

Texas · 839 residents · 0.23 sq mi
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Indian Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,536. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $49,800. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
839
+55%since 2000
from 541 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,648 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 2,352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.1
−29%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2515488451K1K1990201020202024Indian Lake
2024962
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,536
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,269 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,368
+43%since 2000
from $12,129 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
41.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+16%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(298)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43.1%(233)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score62%(336)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.9%(125)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino83.6%(701)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score33.9%(285)
Diversity Score
34
−45%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.0%
−54.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.8%
−33.2 ptssince 2013
from 62.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indian Lake, Texas?

Indian Lake, Texas has about 839 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indian Lake, Texas?

The typical household in Indian Lake, Texas earns about $30,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indian Lake, Texas expensive?

In Indian Lake, Texas, the median home is worth about $49,800, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Indian Lake, Texas?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Indian Lake, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indian Lake, Texas?

About 25.8% of people in Indian Lake, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Indian Lake, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Indian Lake, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 489 residents, a change of about 140 percent over that period.

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