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Lake Tanglewood

Texas · 686 residents · 1.124 sq mi
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Lake Tanglewood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,563. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 139 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $496,300. With a median age of 56.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. Households here earn about 106% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
686
−17%since 2000
from 825 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
610 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 734 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.6
+16%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6026687358018671990201020202024Lake Tanglewood
2024624
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,563
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,346
+137%since 2000
from $38,159 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$496,300
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $209,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
0.3% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+21%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(616)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(43)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other2.4%(16)
Diversity Score22.2%(152)
Diversity Score
22
+364%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+71%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Tanglewood, Texas?

Lake Tanglewood, Texas has about 686 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Tanglewood, Texas earns about $131,563 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 $496,300.

How educated are people in Lake Tanglewood, Texas?

About 44.2% 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 1.2% of people in Lake Tanglewood, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Tanglewood, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Tanglewood, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 52 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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