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Lago

Texas · 85 residents · 0.047 sq mi
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Population has fallen 65% since 2000, a loss of 161 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 100.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
85
−65%since 2000
from 246 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,809 / sq mi
−65%since 2000
from 5,234 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Population, 2000 – 2024
01312633945252000201020202024Lago
202485
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
100.0%
+29.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.0%
−80.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.4%(1)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino99.6%(245)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
0.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
100.0%
+100.0 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−72.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
Foreign born
100.0%
+85.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
47.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2012
from 38.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
100.0%
+67.5 ptssince 2013
from 32.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2017
from 0.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
0.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2016
from 26.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
100.0%
+26.6 ptssince 2016
from 73.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lago, Texas?

Lago, Texas has about 85 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Lago, Texas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lago, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lago, Texas?

About 100.0% of people in Lago, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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