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Siesta Shores

Texas · 1,382 residents · 0.73 sq mi
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Siesta Shores is home to 1,382 people in Texas. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. This skews young, with a median age of 26.7. The foreign-born share is 35%. The population has risen by half since 2000, adding 492 people. 84% of homes are owner-occupied.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,382
+55%since 2000
from 890 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
26.7
−16%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
0.73 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
6721K1K2K2K2000201020202024Siesta Shores
20242K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 512.1%(167)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 910.1%(140)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.3%(101)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 198.7%(120)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 248.9%(123)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3415.3%(211)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.3%(142)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5410.5%(145)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 648.9%(123)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 745.3%(73)
US avg: 7%
75 to 841.9%(26)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.8%(11)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,038
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,808 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,339
+42%since 2000
from $11,484 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.550
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing48%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing48%
US avg: 0.5%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,300
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
43.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Persons per household
2.69 people
US average: 2.60
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
+52.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−36%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino79.9%(711)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic6%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.6%(1,293)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican100%(888)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
35.5%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
65.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
35.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married53.2%(295)
Married35.7%(198)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced11%(61)
Women 15+
Never married32.4%(203)
Married40.1%(251)
Widowed11%(69)
Divorced16.5%(103)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

Uninsured
28.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2013
from 37.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
6.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
9.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
13.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
51.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
14.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
61.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)9.8%(5)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era35.3%(18)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 51 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Siesta Shores, Texas?

Siesta Shores, Texas has about 1,382 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Siesta Shores, Texas?

The typical household in Siesta Shores, Texas earns about $31,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Siesta Shores, Texas expensive?

In Siesta Shores, Texas, the median home is worth about $65,300.

How educated are people in Siesta Shores, Texas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Siesta Shores, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Siesta Shores, Texas?

About 15.3% of people in Siesta Shores, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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