Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lago Vista, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,650

Median Agei

54.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75%7,237

Hispanic/Latino

15.1%1,453

Two or More

6.4%618

Black

1.5%144

Other

1.3%124

Asian

0.4%43

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%17

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%211

High School Diploma

13%1,046

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%520

Some College (1+ yr)

18.9%1,527

Associate's Degree

10%806

Bachelor's Degree

26.2%2,118

Master's Degree

13.9%1,120

Professional Degree

2.3%184

Doctorate

1.4%113

HS or Higher

94.7%

BA or Higher

43.8%

Graduate+

17.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$420,000

Median Renti

$1,436

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

89.6%3,962

Renter-Occupied

10.4%458

Total Units

4,926

Homeownership

89.6%

Vacancy Rate

10.3%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

123

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

10.8%533

2010–2019

23.5%1,160

2000–2009

24.5%1,208

1990–1999

12.7%628

1980–1989

14.1%695

1970–1979

11.8%583

1960–1969

0.4%18

1950–1959

0.9%42

1940–1949

0.9%43

1939 or earlier

0.3%16

Heating Fuel

Electricity

78.8%3,482

Bottled/LP Gas

13.3%587

Utility Gas

7.3%322

Wood

0.7%29

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$113,457

Mean Household Incomei

$129,335

Per Capita Incomei

$60,169

Poverty Ratei

8.6%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

4,472

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8008.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

268

United Kingdom

140

Germany

Poland

Workforce

Total Employed

4,149

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,018(12.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.6%Insured

10.4%Uninsured