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Scenic Oaks

Texas · 4,957 residents · 7.89 sq mi
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Scenic Oaks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,302. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $318,300. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 124% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,957
+51%since 2000
from 3,279 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
628 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+1%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K7K9K12K1990201020202024Scenic Oaks
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,302
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,127 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,282
+24%since 2000
from $34,980 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
78.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$318,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $207,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $720 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−23.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+21%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(2,707)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino15%(491)
Asian0.9%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.5%(1,132)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(3,558)
Black0.6%(32)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(1,182)
Asian2.1%(104)
Other1.3%(62)
Diversity Score52.9%(2,621)
Diversity Score
53
+53%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+95%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scenic Oaks, Texas?

Scenic Oaks, Texas has about 4,957 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scenic Oaks, Texas earns about $111,302 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 $318,300, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Scenic Oaks, Texas?

About 47.8% 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 1.6% 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 2,610 residents, a change of about 111 percent over that period.

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

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