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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Worth

Texas · 4,618 residents · 2.464 sq mi
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Lake Worth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,101. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,618
+1%since 1990
from 4,591 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,874 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,863 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+9%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Lake Worth
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,101
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,674 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,522
+45%since 1990
from $12,069 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$639
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $440 in 1990
US average: $602
80.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
19.7% rent
1.5
−9%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(4,384)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(310)
Asian0.7%(34)
Diversity Score24.3%(1,117)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(3,740)
Black0.8%(37)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(670)
Asian1%(44)
Diversity Score35.5%(1,640)
36
+46%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.0%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−18%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Worth, Texas?

Lake Worth, Texas has about 4,618 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake Worth, Texas earns about $39,101 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Worth, Texas expensive?

In Lake Worth, Texas, the median home is worth about $58,800, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Worth, Texas?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Worth, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Worth, Texas?

About 9.4% of people in Lake Worth, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Worth, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Worth, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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