Clear Lake Shores, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Clear Lake Shores, Texas Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Clear Lake Shores, Texas had a total population of 1,140, the 964th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $111,818, which is 42% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 42% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Texas.
48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Texas.

Clear Lake Shores Quick Facts

Population 1,140

Median Household Income $111,818

Median Home Value $463,400

Poverty Rate 14.6%

Unemployment Rate 7.3%

Median Age 54.0 years

Homeownership Rate 76.0%

Affordability Ratio 4.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.5%

High School Graduation Rate 98.0%

Diversity Index 23/100

Population 1,140 964th of 1,795

Median Income $111,818 top 20%

Poverty Rate 14.6% 17% higher than national

Median Home Value $463,400 top 10%

How Clear Lake Shores Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,182	1,140	-3.6%
Median household income	$111,563	$111,818	+0.2%
Median home value	$448,500	$463,400	+3.3%

How Clear Lake Shores Compares

Median Household Income

Clear Lake Shores

$111,818

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Clear Lake Shores

$463,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.1%

$25K-$50K 12.2%

$50K-$100K 22.8%

$100K+ 57.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.7%

$10K-$15K

0.0%

$15K-$20K

0.4%

$20K-$25K

0.0%

$25K-$30K

2.2%

$30K-$35K

2.9%

$35K-$40K

1.8%

$40K-$45K

1.2%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

6.7%

$75K-$100K

8.5%

$100K-$125K

19.1%

$125K-$150K

4.5%

$150K-$200K

16.7%

$200K+

17.7%

Employment

7.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

59.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.0%

Renter 24.0%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,808/mo 19.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.8%

18-34

10.4%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

39.6%

75+

8.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Clear Lake Shores Rankings in Texas

#964 Population of 1,795

#197 Median Income of 1,546

#169 Education of 1,795

#124 Home Value of 1,542

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Other Cities in Galveston County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Texas City	55,364	$68,776	16.2%	$217,300
Galveston	53,424	$55,631	21.4%	$326,000
Dickinson	21,753	$91,779	12.0%	$278,000
La Marque	19,268	$71,102	15.6%	$206,900
Santa Fe	12,901	$99,190	10.4%	$325,800
Bacliff	9,541	$51,458	28.9%	$201,500
Hitchcock	7,563	$74,157	14.4%	$188,300
San Leon	6,458	$75,446	8.5%	$183,100
Bolivar Peninsula	2,951	$75,547	12.2%	$315,500
Kemah	2,168	$85,357	29.4%	$281,100

Cities Similar to Clear Lake Shores

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Lindsay	1,142	$115,417	$352,300	33.8%	2.8%
Powderly	1,140	$106,797	$221,300	14.2%	1.5%
Runge	1,108	N/A	$88,500	19.2%	53.2%
Mi Ranchito Estate	1,091	N/A	$217,200	0.0%	9.2%
Carrizo Hill	1,198	N/A	$18,200	0.0%	89.3%

Population Overview

Clear Lake Shores is a small community located in Texas, within Galveston County. The total population is 1,140. It ranks as the 964th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clear Lake Shores is 54.0 years. This is 52% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clear Lake Shores is $111,818. This is 42% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 39% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $463,400. Housing costs are 63% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clear Lake Shores has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.5% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

48.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Clear Lake Shores in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 43% higher 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 98.0%. Notably, 18.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Clear Lake Shores, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Clear Lake Shores, Texas?

Clear Lake Shores, Texas has a population of 1,140 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Clear Lake Shores, TX?

The median household income in Clear Lake Shores is $111,818, which is 39% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Clear Lake Shores, TX?

The poverty rate in Clear Lake Shores is 14.6%. This means approximately 166 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Clear Lake Shores, Texas?

Clear Lake Shores's population is 87.5% White, 2.5% Black, 5.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.7% Asian.

What is the median home value in Clear Lake Shores, TX?

The median home value in Clear Lake Shores is $463,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

How educated is Clear Lake Shores, Texas?

48.5% of adults (25+) in Clear Lake Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 18.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.