Lakehills, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lakehills, Texas had a total population of 6,130, the 376th largest community in Texas, with a median household income of $90,110, which is 15% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.4%.
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 8.8% is notably above the national average.
Lakehills Quick Facts
How Lakehills Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,631 | 6,130 | No clear change (+8.9%) |
| Median household income | $80,695 | $90,110 | No clear change (+11.7%) |
| Median home value¹ | $208,851 | $259,000 | +24.0% |
| Median gross rent | $1,104 | $1,046 | No clear change (-5.2%) |
How Lakehills Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 74.1%
- Black: 0.7%
- Hispanic: 21.1%
- Asian: 0.5%
- Other: 0.8%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 5.6%
- HS Diploma: 35.8%
- Some College: 23.3%
- Associate's: 9.8%
- Bachelor's: 18.4%
- Graduate+: 7.1%
Lakehills Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Bandera County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandera | 655 | $45,625 | 12.7% | $238,800 |
Cities Similar to Lakehills
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine | 5,842 | $91,000 | $320,200 | 22.1% | 5.8% |
| Windcrest | 5,820 | $89,844 | $302,000 | 45.1% | 10.4% |
| Bridgeport | 6,331 | $96,037 | $253,500 | 22.2% | 2.1% |
| White Oak | 6,235 | $101,027 | $235,000 | 18.9% | 7.4% |
| Alvarado | 6,307 | $80,523 | $249,000 | 9.8% | 13.5% |
Population Overview
Lakehills is a small city located in Texas, within Bandera County. The total population is 6,130. It ranks as the 376th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lakehills is 49.4 years. This is 39% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lakehills is $90,110. This is 15% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 12% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.8%. This is 66% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $259,000. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Lakehills is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 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 Lakehills is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (74.1% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
25.5% 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 94.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lakehills, 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 Lakehills, Texas?
Lakehills, Texas has a population of 6,130 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lakehills, TX?
The median household income in Lakehills is $90,110, which is 12% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lakehills, TX?
The poverty rate in Lakehills is 12.4%. This means approximately 763 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Lakehills, Texas?
Lakehills's population is 74.1% White, 0.7% Black, 21.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.5% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lakehills, TX?
The median home value in Lakehills is $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.9x.
How educated is Lakehills, Texas?
25.5% of adults (25+) in Lakehills hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.