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Lucas

Texas · 7,612 residents · 15.601 sq mi
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Lucas is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $174,500. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,722 residents. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $650,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents. Households here earn about 173% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,612
+163%since 2000
from 2,890 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
488 / sq mi
+163%since 2000
from 185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+8%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K7K9K1990201020202024Lucas
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$174,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,220 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,849
+120%since 2000
from $34,020 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$650,000
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $202,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,391
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
96.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
3.5% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+84%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(5,761)
Black2.3%(172)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(728)
Asian6.2%(473)
Other1.5%(110)
Diversity Score44.1%(3,353)
Diversity Score
44
+330%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 45.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.1%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucas, Texas?

Lucas, Texas has about 7,612 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lucas, Texas?

The typical household in Lucas, Texas earns about $174,500 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 $650,000, and the typical rent is about $1,391 a month.

How educated are people in Lucas, Texas?

About 56.5% 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 1.0% 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 5,407 residents, a change of about 245 percent over that period.

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