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Scenic Oaks

Texas · 10,458 residents · 7.89 sq mi
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Scenic Oaks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $139,194. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,179 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $389,600. Households here earn about 118% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,458
+219%since 2000
from 3,279 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,325 / sq mi
+219%since 2000
from 416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
−8%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K7K9K12K1990201020202024Scenic Oaks
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$139,194
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,127 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,487
+36%since 2000
from $34,980 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$389,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $207,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,404
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $720 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
12.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(5,908)
Black2.6%(270)
Hispanic / Latino31.6%(3,305)
Asian5.5%(580)
Other4.4%(465)
Diversity Score72.6%(7,594)
Diversity Score
73
+110%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+68%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scenic Oaks, Texas?

Scenic Oaks, Texas has about 10,458 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scenic Oaks, Texas earns about $139,194 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 $389,600, and the typical rent is about $1,404 a month.

How educated are people in Scenic Oaks, Texas?

About 52.9% 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 10.3% 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 8,111 residents, a change of about 346 percent over that period.

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

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