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Scenic Oaks

Texas · 10,569 residents · 7.89 sq mi
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#295Highest median household incomeof 6,818$174,962
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Scenic Oaks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $174,962. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,290 residents. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $563,100. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 123% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,569
+222%since 2000
from 3,279 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,340 / sq mi
+224%since 2009
from 414 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
−10%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K7K9K12K1990201020202024Scenic Oaks
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.4%(893)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.4%(886)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(598)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.2%(554)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.2%(653)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.7%(1,133)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.3%(1,408)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.1%(1,384)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.5%(1,324)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.8%(1,039)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.4%(674)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.2%(23)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$174,962
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,127 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,403
+84%since 2000
from $34,980 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
+13%since 2010
from 0.331 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$563,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $207,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,835
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $720 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.0%
+59.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+16%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Scenic Oaks on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(2,707)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino15%(491)
Asian0.9%(30)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(6,062)
Black1%(105)
Hispanic / Latino35%(3,702)
Asian5.4%(568)
Other1.2%(132)
Diversity Score
68
+35%since 2009
from 51 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican26.3%(2,777)
Spaniard2.6%(274)
Colombian1.4%(151)
Guatemalan1.3%(133)
Dominican1.2%(122)
Ecuadorian0.4%(43)
Puerto Rican0.3%(35)
Argentine0.3%(29)
Asian origin
Asian Indian4.4%(463)
Chinese0.8%(81)
Japanese0.5%(50)
Filipino0.3%(36)
Korean0.1%(8)
Ancestry
German26.4%(2,791)
English13.9%(1,469)
Irish11.7%(1,240)
American3.9%(407)
Arab2.8%(297)
Polish2.5%(263)
Italian1.9%(204)
Welsh1.8%(190)
Iranian1.6%(165)
French1.2%(132)
Czech0.9%(100)
Dutch0.9%(100)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.9%(98)
Belgian0.8%(87)
Portuguese0.8%(80)
Hungarian0.5%(51)
Greek0.3%(31)
Russian0.3%(30)
Austrian0.3%(29)
Brazilian0.3%(28)
Swedish0.2%(26)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(23)
Slovak0.2%(23)
Swiss0.2%(21)
Norwegian0.2%(17)
British0.2%(16)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Asian Indian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+64%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.9%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.4%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.8%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2017
from 94.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 78.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 17.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.7%(771)
Married70.4%(2,749)
Widowed5.1%(200)
Divorced4.7%(184)
Women 15+
Never married25%(1,070)
Married62.7%(2,688)
Widowed4.7%(201)
Divorced7.7%(329)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scenic Oaks, Texas?

Scenic Oaks, Texas has about 10,569 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scenic Oaks, Texas?

The typical household in Scenic Oaks, Texas earns about $174,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scenic Oaks, Texas expensive?

In Scenic Oaks, Texas, the median home is worth about $563,100, and the typical rent is about $1,835 a month.

How educated are people in Scenic Oaks, Texas?

About 62.1% of adults age 25 and over in Scenic Oaks, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scenic Oaks, Texas?

About 7.8% of people in Scenic Oaks, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scenic Oaks, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Scenic Oaks, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,222 residents, a change of about 350 percent over that period.

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

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