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Lake Worth

Texas · 4,711 residents · 2.464 sq mi
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Lake Worth is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $148,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,711
+2%since 2000
from 4,618 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,912 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,874 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+5%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Lake Worth
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,792
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,101 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,901
+82%since 2000
from $17,522 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.8%
+31.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,300
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,126
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+32%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(3,740)
Black0.8%(37)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(670)
Asian1%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.5%(1,640)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(2,671)
Black1.5%(70)
Hispanic / Latino36.6%(1,722)
Asian0.9%(43)
Other1.1%(50)
Diversity Score64.1%(3,021)
Diversity Score
64
+81%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.1%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Worth, Texas?

Lake Worth, Texas has about 4,711 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Worth, Texas earns about $74,792 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 $148,300, and the typical rent is about $1,126 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Worth, Texas?

About 17.1% 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 8.9% 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 120 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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