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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Lake Hills

Texas · 3,116 residents · 3.593 sq mi
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West Lake Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,905. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $330,400. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 193% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,116
+24%since 1990
from 2,519 in 1990
1990 – 2025
867 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 701 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.1
+8%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024West Lake Hills
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$116,905
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,506 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$55,651
+44%since 1990
from $38,717 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.0%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$330,400
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $184,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$983
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $771 in 1990
US average: $602
90.9%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 82.4% in 1990
9.1% rent
2.8
+10%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,481)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(27)
Asian0.7%(17)
Diversity Score6.3%(158)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,885)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(120)
Asian1.3%(40)
Diversity Score13.2%(412)
13
+111%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

77.7%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 98.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
38.3%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 30.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.4 min
−44%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Lake Hills, Texas?

West Lake Hills, Texas has about 3,116 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in West Lake Hills, Texas?

The typical household in West Lake Hills, Texas earns about $116,905 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Lake Hills, Texas expensive?

In West Lake Hills, Texas, the median home is worth about $330,400, and the typical rent is about $983 a month.

How educated are people in West Lake Hills, Texas?

About 77.7% of adults age 25 and over in West Lake Hills, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Lake Hills, Texas?

About 2.0% of people in West Lake Hills, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Lake Hills, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, West Lake Hills, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 597 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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