CensusEasy
CITY

West Tawakoni

Texas · 2,261 residents (2025 est.) · 2.823 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Dallas metro area
Compare
The short version

West Tawakoni has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,441. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,382
+63%since 2000
from 1,462 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
844 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
+9%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,261 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7761K2K2K3K1990201020202024West Tawakoni
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,441
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,481 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,126
+42%since 2000
from $16,293 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
−12%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,298
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.2%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+28%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
RELATED:See current rent listings in West Tawakoni on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,348)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(63)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(172)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(1,450)
Black1.8%(42)
Hispanic / Latino28.4%(677)
Asian2.5%(60)
Other6.4%(153)
Diversity Score67.9%(1,619)
Diversity Score
68
+476%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.8 min
+15%since 2000
from 36.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.8%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2012
from 25.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
36.7%
−36.5 ptssince 2013
from 73.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+32.2 ptssince 2017
from 54.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.6%
−22.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.3%
+19.1 ptssince 2016
from 5.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to West Tawakoni

Woodside East
Pop 2,274
Belleair Bluffs
Pop 2,242
Delmar
Pop 2,366
Charlotte Park
Pop 1,966
Places similar to West Tawakoni
Head to head

Compare West Tawakoni to nearby cities

WEST TAWAKONI VS
Greenville
Income$62,781+4%
Home value$219,400+126%
Population37,069+1539%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WEST TAWAKONI VS
Royse City
Income$116,660+93%
Home value$322,500+232%
Population28,307+1152%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WEST TAWAKONI VS
Terrell
Income$65,842+9%
Home value$218,500+125%
Population23,921+958%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WEST TAWAKONI VS
Josephine
Income$91,000+51%
Home value$320,200+230%
Population10,208+351%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in West Tawakoni, Texas?

West Tawakoni, Texas has about 2,382 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Tawakoni, Texas?

The typical household in West Tawakoni, Texas earns about $60,441 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Tawakoni, Texas expensive?

In West Tawakoni, Texas, the median home is worth about $97,000, and the typical rent is about $1,298 a month.

How educated are people in West Tawakoni, Texas?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Tawakoni, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Tawakoni, Texas?

About 19.9% of people in West Tawakoni, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Tawakoni, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, West Tawakoni, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,460 residents, a change of about 158 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Texas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare West Tawakoni with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

West Tawakoni, Texas: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy