Lake Meredith Estates, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 183, Lake Meredith 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

Lake Meredith Estates is a small community located in Texas, within Hutchinson County. The total population is 183. It ranks as the 1573rd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lake Meredith Estates is 53.1 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 14.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lake Meredith Estates is $31,250. This is 60% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 61% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.9%. This is 66% 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 21.9%. This is 315% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 60% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Meredith Estates has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.8% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (14.2%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 83.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lake Meredith 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.