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Tiki Island

Texas · 1,119 residents (2025 est.) · 0.476 sq mi
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Tiki Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,063. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $678,900. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,210
+19%since 2000
from 1,016 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,542 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 2,134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.1
+17%since 2000
from 49.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,119 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4666698721K1K1990201020202024Tiki Island
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$129,063
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,891 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$105,973
+94%since 2000
from $54,611 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+19%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$678,900
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,639
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $839 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
4.5% rent
Vacancy rate
46.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+117%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(951)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(37)
Asian1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(122)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(939)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(140)
Asian5.5%(67)
Other5.3%(64)
Diversity Score47.3%(573)
Diversity Score
47
+295%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.7%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.2%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.2%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2017
from 88.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 93.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tiki Island, Texas?

Tiki Island, Texas has about 1,210 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tiki Island, Texas?

The typical household in Tiki Island, Texas earns about $129,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tiki Island, Texas expensive?

In Tiki Island, Texas, the median home is worth about $678,900, and the typical rent is about $1,639 a month.

How educated are people in Tiki Island, Texas?

About 55.5% of adults age 25 and over in Tiki Island, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tiki Island, Texas?

About 2.5% of people in Tiki Island, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tiki Island, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Tiki Island, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 676 residents, a change of about 127 percent over that period.

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