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Red Lick

Texas · 924 residents (2025 est.) · 1.817 sq mi
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Red Lick is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $320,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 74% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,333
+56%since 2000
from 853 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
734 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+10%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:924 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
7801,0001K1K2K2000201020202024Red Lick
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,250
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,045 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,212
+112%since 2000
from $22,703 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
−22%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,714
+148%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+6%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(806)
Black3.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(88)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(1,121)
Black7.1%(94)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(24)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other6.3%(84)
Diversity Score35.4%(472)
Diversity Score
35
+243%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
2.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.8%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.0%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2017
from 82.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Lick, Texas?

Red Lick, Texas has about 1,333 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Red Lick, Texas?

The typical household in Red Lick, Texas earns about $136,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Lick, Texas expensive?

In Red Lick, Texas, the median home is worth about $320,800, and the typical rent is about $1,714 a month.

How educated are people in Red Lick, Texas?

About 35.3% of adults age 25 and over in Red Lick, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Lick, Texas?

About 3.9% of people in Red Lick, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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