Holiday Lakes, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 862, Holiday Lakes'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

Holiday Lakes is a small community located in Texas, within Brazoria County. The total population is 862. It ranks as the 1078th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Holiday Lakes is 29.2 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 34.7% of the population under 18, Holiday Lakes has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Holiday Lakes is $44,500. This is 43% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.6%. This is 136% 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 11.1%. This is 111% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $94,800. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Holiday Lakes is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Holiday Lakes is Hispanic or Latino, making up 76.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 22.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (76.2% vs 39.7%).

Education

1.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 94% 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 52.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Holiday Lakes, 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.