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West Tawakoni

Texas · 1,895 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 $46,688. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,800. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,895
+30%since 2000
from 1,462 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
671 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+12%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7761K2K2K3K1990201020202024West Tawakoni
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,688
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,481 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,195
+30%since 2000
from $16,293 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$997
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(1,553)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(168)
Asian1.1%(20)
Other2.4%(46)
Diversity Score30.4%(577)
Diversity Score
30
+158%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+5%since 2000
from 36.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.3%
−46.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Tawakoni, Texas?

West Tawakoni, Texas has about 1,895 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Tawakoni, Texas earns about $46,688 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 $61,800, and the typical rent is about $997 a month.

How educated are people in West Tawakoni, Texas?

About 8.0% 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 20.6% 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 973 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.

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

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