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Lago Vista

Texas · 10,498 residents (2025 est.) · 14.441 sq mi
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The short version

Lago Vista is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,457. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,143 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $420,000. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 45% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,650
+114%since 2000
from 4,507 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
668 / sq mi
+58%since 2009
from 422 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
54.1
+26%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,498 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Lago Vista
202410K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.6%(440)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.2%(312)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143%(293)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193%(289)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.5%(241)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.8%(948)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.8%(1,134)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.1%(1,364)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.3%(1,862)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.9%(1,632)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.7%(840)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.1%(295)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,457
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,527 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,169
+112%since 2000
from $28,438 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
−1%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$420,000
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,436
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,010 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+41%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
76
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lago Vista on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(4,013)
Black0.8%(38)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(355)
Asian0.6%(29)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic75%(7,237)
Black1.5%(144)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(1,453)
Asian0.4%(43)
Other8%(773)
Diversity Score
51
+48%since 2009
from 34 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican9.9%(951)
Honduran1.2%(112)
Venezuelan0.8%(77)
Spaniard0.7%(66)
Dominican0.6%(61)
Cuban0.5%(47)
Puerto Rican0.3%(32)
Peruvian0.2%(21)
Salvadoran0.2%(18)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.3%(28)
Malaysian0.2%(15)
Ancestry
German18.3%(1,766)
English14.9%(1,436)
Irish11.6%(1,124)
American7.5%(725)
French6.6%(640)
Scottish4.8%(464)
Norwegian2.6%(249)
Polish2.1%(203)
Italian1.9%(185)
Swedish1.7%(161)
Welsh1.7%(161)
Russian1.5%(147)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.7%(65)
Turkish0.4%(41)
Arab0.4%(39)
Lebanese0.4%(39)
Swiss0.4%(39)
Slovak0.4%(35)
British0.3%(28)
West Indian0.3%(27)
Barbadian0.3%(27)
Ukrainian0.3%(25)
Romanian0.2%(24)
Czech0.2%(18)
Lithuanian0.2%(16)
Serbian0.2%(16)
Canadian0.2%(15)
Danish0.1%(13)
Iranian0.1%(13)
Portuguese0.1%(10)
Greek0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+15%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.9%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.2%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 84.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 86.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 10.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.8%(974)
Married64.4%(2,879)
Widowed3%(134)
Divorced10.8%(483)
Women 15+
Never married13.3%(550)
Married71.3%(2,947)
Widowed6.6%(273)
Divorced8.8%(365)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lago Vista, Texas?

Lago Vista, Texas has about 9,650 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lago Vista, Texas?

The typical household in Lago Vista, Texas earns about $113,457 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lago Vista, Texas expensive?

In Lago Vista, Texas, the median home is worth about $420,000, and the typical rent is about $1,436 a month.

How educated are people in Lago Vista, Texas?

About 43.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lago Vista, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lago Vista, Texas?

About 8.6% of people in Lago Vista, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lago Vista, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lago Vista, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,451 residents, a change of about 339 percent over that period.

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

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