Springlake, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 98, Springlake'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

Springlake is a small community located in Texas, within Lamb County. The total population is 98. It ranks as the 1668th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Springlake is 27.5 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 45.9% of the population under 18, Springlake has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 14.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Springlake, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $23,200. Housing costs are 92% lower than the state median of $283,800. 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Springlake is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 28.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (60.2% vs 39.1%).

Education

0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 54.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Springlake, 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.