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Lago Vista

Texas · 6,041 residents · 14.441 sq mi
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Lago Vista is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,466. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value is $189,200. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,041
+34%since 2000
from 4,507 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
418 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.2
+10%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Lago Vista
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,466
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,527 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,204
+20%since 2000
from $28,438 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services14.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$920
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,010 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+13%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(4,013)
Black0.8%(38)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(355)
Asian0.6%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.8%(984)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(5,115)
Black1.1%(66)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(710)
Asian0.6%(38)
Other1.3%(78)
Diversity Score32.6%(1,968)
Diversity Score
33
+49%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.5%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lago Vista, Texas?

Lago Vista, Texas has about 6,041 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lago Vista, Texas earns about $70,466 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 $189,200, and the typical rent is about $920 a month.

How educated are people in Lago Vista, Texas?

About 31.6% 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 4.1% 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 3,842 residents, a change of about 175 percent over that period.

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

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