Falcon Lake Estates, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Falcon Lake Estates is a small community located in Texas, within Zapata County. The total population is 1,075. It ranks as the 986th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Falcon Lake Estates is 33.7 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 32.4% of the population under 18, Falcon Lake Estates has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Falcon Lake Estates is $65,909. This is 16% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 33.0%. This is 139% 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 unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $142,300. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Falcon Lake Estates is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Falcon Lake Estates has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 7.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (7.4%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (92.6% vs 39.7%).

Education

10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% 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 45.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Falcon 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.