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Lago Vista

Texas · 8,896 residents · 14.441 sq mi
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Lago Vista is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,705. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 97% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $282,700. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,896
+97%since 2000
from 4,507 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
616 / sq mi
+97%since 2000
from 312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+14%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Lago Vista
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,705
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,527 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,058
+65%since 2000
from $28,438 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,209
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,010 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
16.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+48%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(6,800)
Black1.3%(113)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(1,368)
Asian0.9%(83)
Other0.9%(76)
Diversity Score40.5%(3,606)
Diversity Score
41
+86%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−65.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lago Vista, Texas?

Lago Vista, Texas has about 8,896 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lago Vista, Texas earns about $80,705 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 $282,700, and the typical rent is about $1,209 a month.

How educated are people in Lago Vista, Texas?

About 35.7% 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 6.5% 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 6,697 residents, a change of about 305 percent over that period.

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

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