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Lake Tanglewood

Texas · 734 residents (2025 est.) · 1.124 sq mi
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Lake Tanglewood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,625. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 201 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $633,600. With a median age of 61.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
624
−24%since 2000
from 825 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
555 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 734 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.8
+27%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:734 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6026687358018671990201020202024Lake Tanglewood
2024624
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,625
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,344 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,209
+89%since 2000
from $38,159 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+4%since 2010
from 0.422 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$633,600
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $209,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
3.4% rent
Vacancy rate
32.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+69%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(804)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(39)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(522)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(60)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other6.6%(41)
Diversity Score35.8%(224)
Diversity Score
36
+649%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.5%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2017
from 93.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Tanglewood, Texas?

Lake Tanglewood, Texas has about 624 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Tanglewood, Texas earns about $120,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Tanglewood, Texas expensive?

In Lake Tanglewood, Texas, the median home is worth about $633,600.

How educated are people in Lake Tanglewood, Texas?

About 50.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Tanglewood, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Tanglewood, Texas?

About 6.7% of people in Lake Tanglewood, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Tanglewood, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Tanglewood, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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