Tiki Island, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Tiki Island, Texas Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Tiki Island, Texas had a total population of 1,210, the 941st largest village in Texas, with a median household income of $129,063, which is 64% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 2.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 64% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Texas.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 2.5% — among the lowest in Texas.
55.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Texas.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.6%.

Tiki Island Quick Facts

Population 1,210

Median Household Income $129,063

Median Home Value $678,900

Poverty Rate 2.5%

Unemployment Rate 1.6%

Median Age 58.1 years

Homeownership Rate 95.5%

Affordability Ratio 5.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.5%

High School Graduation Rate 98.8%

Diversity Index 38/100

Population 1,210 941st of 1,795

Median Income $129,063 top 10%

Poverty Rate 2.5% 80% lower than national

Median Home Value $678,900 top 10%

How Tiki Island 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	1,209	1,210	+0.1%
Median household income	$124,000	$129,063	+4.1%
Median home value	$618,800	$678,900	+9.7%

How Tiki Island Compares

Median Household Income

Tiki Island

$129,063

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Tiki Island

$678,900

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.9%

$25K-$50K 9.2%

$50K-$100K 16.2%

$100K+ 64.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.8%

$10K-$15K

0.8%

$15K-$20K

5.3%

$20K-$25K

1.9%

$25K-$30K

0.3%

$30K-$35K

1.8%

$35K-$40K

1.3%

$40K-$45K

2.4%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

2.6%

$60K-$75K

5.7%

$75K-$100K

7.9%

$100K-$125K

11.8%

$125K-$150K

5.3%

$150K-$200K

11.7%

$200K+

35.8%

Employment

1.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

57.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 95.5%

Renter 4.5%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,639/mo 15.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

10.4%

18-34

7.8%

35-54

21.2%

55-74

54.5%

75+

6.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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+)

Tiki Island Rankings in Texas

#941 Population of 1,795

#124 Median Income of 1,546

#112 Education of 1,795

#47 Home Value of 1,542

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Other Cities in Galveston County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Texas City	55,364	$68,776	16.2%	$217,300
Galveston	53,424	$55,631	21.4%	$326,000
Dickinson	21,753	$91,779	12.0%	$278,000
La Marque	19,268	$71,102	15.6%	$206,900
Santa Fe	12,901	$99,190	10.4%	$325,800
Bacliff	9,541	$51,458	28.9%	$201,500
Hitchcock	7,563	$74,157	14.4%	$188,300
San Leon	6,458	$75,446	8.5%	$183,100
Bolivar Peninsula	2,951	$75,547	12.2%	$315,500
Kemah	2,168	$85,357	29.4%	$281,100

Cities Similar to Tiki Island

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Harper	1,214	N/A	$434,600	26.1%	13.3%
Carrizo Hill	1,198	N/A	$18,200	0.0%	89.3%
Beauxart Gardens	1,276	N/A	$171,600	10.0%	3.2%
Oyster Creek	1,288	N/A	$164,500	2.6%	13.8%
Lakeside City	1,234	$113,636	$268,300	38.2%	2.4%

Population Overview

Tiki Island is a small community located in Texas, within Galveston County. The total population is 1,210. It ranks as the 941st most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tiki Island is 58.1 years. This is 63% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 10.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tiki Island is $129,063. This is 64% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 60% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.5%. This is 82% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $678,900. Housing costs are 139% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x. 95.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 53% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tiki Island is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.6% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (11.6%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

55.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Tiki Island in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 64% higher 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 98.8%. Notably, 21.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Tiki Island, 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 Tiki Island, Texas?

Tiki Island, Texas has a population of 1,210 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Tiki Island, TX?

The median household income in Tiki Island is $129,063, which is 60% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Tiki Island, TX?

The poverty rate in Tiki Island is 2.5%. This means approximately 30 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Tiki Island, Texas?

Tiki Island's population is 77.6% White, 0.0% Black, 11.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 5.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Tiki Island, TX?

The median home value in Tiki Island is $678,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x.

How educated is Tiki Island, Texas?

55.5% of adults (25+) in Tiki Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 21.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.