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West Tawakoni

Texas · 1,576 residents · 2.823 sq mi
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West Tawakoni has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,693. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,600. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,576
+8%since 2000
from 1,462 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
558 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+9%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7761K2K2K3K1990201020202024West Tawakoni
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,693
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,481 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,149
+11%since 2000
from $16,293 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−35.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
24.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+44%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,404)
Black0.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(106)
Asian1%(16)
Other5%(79)
Diversity Score29.9%(472)
Diversity Score
30
+154%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.3 min
+10%since 2000
from 36.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
5.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.6%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Tawakoni, Texas?

West Tawakoni, Texas has about 1,576 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Tawakoni, Texas earns about $31,693 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 $57,600, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in West Tawakoni, Texas?

About 9.4% 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 20.0% 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 654 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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

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