Big Thicket Lake Estates, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 596, Big Thicket Lake Estates's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Big Thicket Lake Estates is a small community located in Texas, within Liberty County. The total population is 596. It ranks as the 1214th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Big Thicket Lake Estates is 54.4 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. With 29.9% of the population under 18, Big Thicket Lake Estates has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 17.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 35.1%. This is 154% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Big Thicket Lake Estates, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $107,200. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $283,800. 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Big Thicket Lake Estates is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.4% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (16.8%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 70.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Big Thicket Lake Estates, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.