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Lago

Texas · 161 residents · 0.047 sq mi
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Lago has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $2,499. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 85 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $46,700. The poverty rate of 80.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 96% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
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
161
−35%since 2000
from 246 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3,426 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 5,234 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+40%since 2000
from 26.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
01312633945252000201020202024Lago
202485
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$2,499
−91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,235 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2020
Per capita income
$2,732
−18%since 2000
from $3,346 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
80.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services47.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration47.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance35.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical35.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2020
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
18.7
+958%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2020
Gentrification Score
56
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.7%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino92.5%(149)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.3%(15)
Diversity Score
9
+819%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
24.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+124%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
19.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2013
from 32.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lago, Texas?

Lago, Texas has about 161 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lago, Texas?

The typical household in Lago, Texas earns about $2,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lago, Texas expensive?

In Lago, Texas, the median home is worth about $46,700.

How educated are people in Lago, Texas?

About 11.4% 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 80.8% 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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