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Lone Star

Texas · 1,391 residents (2025 est.) · 1.978 sq mi
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Lone Star has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,646. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $137,500. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,543
−5%since 2000
from 1,631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
780 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 825 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
+31%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,391 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lone Star
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,646
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,467
+62%since 2000
from $13,838 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+3%since 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information30.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+104%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(1,165)
Black19.9%(324)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(105)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score53%(864)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(889)
Black24.6%(379)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(195)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(80)
Diversity Score73.6%(1,136)
Diversity Score
74
+39%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.2%
+14.2 ptssince 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
1.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.2%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.1%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
38.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2012
from 26.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.9%
−58.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2017
from 72.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 91.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 8.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lone Star, Texas?

Lone Star, Texas has about 1,543 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lone Star, Texas?

The typical household in Lone Star, Texas earns about $38,646 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lone Star, Texas expensive?

In Lone Star, Texas, the median home is worth about $137,500, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Lone Star, Texas?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lone Star, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lone Star, Texas?

About 28.0% of people in Lone Star, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lone Star, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lone Star, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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