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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lakeway

Texas · 8,002 residents · 12.867 sq mi
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Lakeway is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,862. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 97% since 1990. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $226,500. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 118% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
57% 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

8,002
+97%since 1990
from 4,056 in 1990
1990 – 2025
622 / sq mi
+97%since 1990
from 315 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.6
+7%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K7K12K16K21K1990201020202024Lakeway
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$86,862
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,370 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$45,765
+54%since 1990
from $29,718 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$226,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $152,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,182
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $683 in 1990
US average: $602
81.8%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
18.2% rent
2.6
−4%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(3,961)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(131)
Asian0.9%(35)
Diversity Score13%(527)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(7,469)
Black0.8%(62)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(337)
Asian0.8%(68)
Diversity Score14%(1,123)
14
+8%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.6%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 50.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 96.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.1%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
−29%since 1990
from 32.1 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 Lakeway, Texas?

Lakeway, Texas has about 8,002 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lakeway, Texas?

The typical household in Lakeway, Texas earns about $86,862 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeway, Texas expensive?

In Lakeway, Texas, the median home is worth about $226,500, and the typical rent is about $1,182 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeway, Texas?

About 56.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeway, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeway, Texas?

About 3.1% of people in Lakeway, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakeway, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakeway, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,946 residents, a change of about 97 percent over that period.

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

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