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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Jackson

Texas · 26,386 residents · 19.735 sq mi
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Lake Jackson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,901. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $95,400. Households here earn about 53% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

26,386
+16%since 1990
from 22,749 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,337 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 1,153 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
+9%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K24K26K27K29K1990201020202024Lake Jackson
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,901
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,007 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,877
+38%since 1990
from $18,798 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.4%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$95,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $74,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$595
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $438 in 1990
US average: $602
71.1%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
28.9% rent
1.6
−3%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

35.3%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 33.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 90.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.3%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−9%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Jackson, Texas?

Lake Jackson, Texas has about 26,386 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Jackson, Texas earns about $60,901 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 $95,400, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Jackson, Texas?

About 35.3% 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 6.4% of people in Lake Jackson, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Jackson, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Jackson, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,637 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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