Lone Oak, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lone Oak, Texas had a total population of 487, the 1279th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $65,500, which is 17% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Lone Oak Quick Facts
How Lone Oak 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 | 541 | 487 | -10.0% |
| Median household income | $65,972 | $65,500 | -0.7% |
| Median home value | $144,100 | $168,000 | +16.6% |
How Lone Oak Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Lone Oak Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Hunt County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 31,222 | $62,781 | 11.5% | $219,400 |
| Commerce | 9,383 | $44,386 | 23.4% | $161,600 |
| Caddo Mills | 3,340 | $107,067 | 6.1% | $299,700 |
| West Tawakoni | 2,382 | $60,441 | 19.9% | $97,000 |
| Quinlan | 1,618 | $44,563 | 10.0% | $193,800 |
| Wolfe City | 1,148 | $52,031 | 22.9% | $150,200 |
| Celeste | 1,019 | $54,375 | 21.2% | $184,700 |
| Campbell | 866 | $58,086 | 17.3% | $86,900 |
| Union Valley | 751 | $93,051 | 13.4% | $325,900 |
| Hawk Cove | 644 | $64,167 | 7.8% | $95,300 |
Cities Similar to Lone Oak
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christoval | 490 | N/A | $167,100 | 28.0% | 0.0% |
| Wells | 484 | N/A | $140,600 | 4.5% | 42.1% |
| Coupland | 491 | N/A | $230,900 | 23.8% | 9.6% |
| Ratamosa | 465 | N/A | $222,800 | 26.0% | 0.0% |
| Woodson | 504 | $68,167 | $100,000 | 25.9% | 23.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 487, Lone Oak'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
Lone Oak is a small community located in Texas, within Hunt County. The total population is 487. It ranks as the 1279th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lone Oak is 41.0 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lone Oak is $65,500. This is 17% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 45% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $168,000. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Lone Oak is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lone Oak is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.6% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.
Education
18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 80.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lone Oak, 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 Lone Oak, Texas?
Lone Oak, Texas has a population of 487 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lone Oak, TX?
The median household income in Lone Oak is $65,500, which is 19% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lone Oak, TX?
The poverty rate in Lone Oak is 7.6%. This means approximately 37 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Lone Oak, Texas?
Lone Oak's population is 78.6% White, 6.4% Black, 2.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 3.5% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lone Oak, TX?
The median home value in Lone Oak is $168,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.6x.
How educated is Lone Oak, Texas?
18.7% of adults (25+) in Lone Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.