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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lake Jackson

Texas · 22,749 residents · 19.735 sq mi
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Lake Jackson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,007. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $74,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 70% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

22,749
−14%vs 2000
vs 26,386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,153 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 1,337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.7
−8%vs 2000
vs 34.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
22K24K26K27K29K1990201020202024Lake Jackson
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,007
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,901 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,798
−27%vs 2000
vs $25,877 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.4%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$74,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $95,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$438
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $595 in 2000
US average: $450
66.7%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.1% in 2000
33.3% rent
1.6
+3%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(20,476)
Black3.8%(998)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(3,879)
Asian2.5%(654)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.5%(11,734)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(20,432)
Black2.5%(577)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(2,419)
Asian2.7%(608)
Other5%(1,132)
Diversity Score41.1%(9,343)
41
−8%vs 2000
vs 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lake Jackson, Texas?

Lake Jackson, Texas has about 22,749 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lake Jackson, Texas?

The typical household in Lake Jackson, Texas earns about $46,007 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Jackson, Texas expensive?

In Lake Jackson, Texas, the median home is worth about $74,400, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Jackson, Texas?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Jackson, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Jackson, Texas?

About 3.4% of people in Lake Jackson, 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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