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Lucas

Texas · 5,166 residents · 15.601 sq mi
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Lucas is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,667. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $391,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 155% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,166
+79%since 2000
from 2,890 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
331 / sq mi
+79%since 2000
from 185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+5%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K7K9K1990201020202024Lucas
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,667
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,220 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,194
+45%since 2000
from $34,020 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services12.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$391,500
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $202,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,076
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
6.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+53%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,723)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(103)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(296)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(4,539)
Black1.3%(68)
Hispanic / Latino6%(308)
Asian2.2%(114)
Other0.8%(41)
Diversity Score24.3%(1,254)
Diversity Score
24
+137%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 45.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
65.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucas, Texas?

Lucas, Texas has about 5,166 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lucas, Texas?

The typical household in Lucas, Texas earns about $126,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lucas, Texas expensive?

In Lucas, Texas, the median home is worth about $391,500, and the typical rent is about $1,076 a month.

How educated are people in Lucas, Texas?

About 58.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lucas, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lucas, Texas?

About 2.9% of people in Lucas, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lucas, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lucas, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,961 residents, a change of about 134 percent over that period.

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