West Lake Hills, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

West Lake Hills is a small community located in Texas, within Travis County. The total population is 3,285. It ranks as the 543rd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Lake Hills is 50.2 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 11.0% 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 West Lake Hills is $198,125. This is 152% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 145% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $1,664,500. Housing costs are 487% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in West Lake Hills is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (79.8% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.6%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

80.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places West Lake Hills in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 138% 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 99.6%. Notably, 47.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Lake Hills, 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.