State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,303.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.58%
Growth Since 2010
5.00%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Eagle Lake, Texas Population 2021
3,821
Eagle Lake is a city located in Colorado County Texas. With a 2020 population of 3,821, it is the 432nd largest city in Texas and the 5533rd largest city in the United States . Eagle Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 5.00% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,639 in 2010. Eagle Lake reached it's highest population of 3,921 in 1980. Spanning over 3 miles, Eagle Lake has a population density of 1,304 people per square mile.
The average household income in Eagle Lake is $71,008 with a poverty rate of 16.26%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $758 per month, and the median house value is $63,600. The median age in Eagle Lake is 32.2 years, 33.1 years for males, and 29.7 years for females.
Eagle Lake Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eagle Lake was:
- White: 55.28%
- Other race: 19.98%
- Black or African American: 19.90%
- Two or more races: 4.73%
- Native American: 0.11%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Eagle Lake, Texas is 3,821 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,755.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,639.
Eagle Lake, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,067 | 55.28% |
| Some Other Race | 747 | 19.98% |
| Black or African American | 744 | 19.90% |
| Two or More Races | 177 | 4.73% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.11% |
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Eagle Lake Population by Race
Eagle Lake Population Pyramid $2021
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Eagle Lake Population by Age
Eagle Lake Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,036 | 3.61 | 78.4 |
| Married | 443 | 4.18 | 90.3 |
| Non Family | 301 | 1.65 | 60.8 |
| Female | 184 | 5.26 | 71.2 |
| Male | 108 | 3.93 | 90.7 |
4.27
Average Family Size
3.61
Average Household Size
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Eagle Lake Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 303 | 14.27% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 319 | 15.03% |
| High School Graduate | 817 | 38.48% |
| Some College | 370 | 17.43% |
| Associates Degree | 103 | 4.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 111 | 5.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 100 | 4.71% |
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Eagle Lake Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Eagle Lake Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,062 | 601 | 21 |
| Black | 491 | 378 | 30 |
| White | 487 | 447 | 160 |
| Other Race | 435 | 269 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 71 | |
| Native American | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.85%.
Eagle Lake Educational Attainment by Race
Eagle Lake Earnings by Educational Attainment
Eagle Lake Language by Age
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Eagle Lake Language
57.18% of Eagle Lake residents speak only English, while 42.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 42.82% of the population.
Eagle Lake Language
Eagle Lake Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,233 | 268 | 12.00% |
| Black | 744 | 181 | 24.33% |
| White | 601 | 79 | 13.14% |
| Multiple | 164 | 78 | 47.56% |
| Other | 747 | 71 | 9.50% |
16.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.51%
Male Poverty Rate
21.08%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Eagle Lake
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eagle Lake is Multiple, with 47.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eagle Lake is Other, with 9.50% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.98%.
Eagle Lake Poverty
Eagle Lake Poverty Rate by Education
Eagle Lake Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
35.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Eagle Lake Married by Age and Sex
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Eagle Lake Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Eagle Lake Marital Status by Race
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Eagle Lake Marital Status
Eagle Lake Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95 | 6.76% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 2.22% |
| Other Race | 21 | 4.17% |
| Black | 15 | 2.44% |
Eagle Lake Veterans by Race
Eagle Lake Veterans by Education
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3.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
Eagle Lake Veterans by Education
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54.2%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
Eagle Lake Employment by Age
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Eagle Lake Employment by Race
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Eagle Lake Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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86.12%
Native Born
13.88%
Foreign Born
10.00%
Non Citizen
3.88%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.12% of Eagle Lake residents were born in the United States, with 80.80% having been born in Texas. 10.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Eagle Lake Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,821 | 22 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 3,799 | 22 | 0.58% |
| 2019 | 3,777 | 22 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 3,755 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 3,758 | 32 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 3,726 | 28 | 0.76% |
| 2015 | 3,698 | 63 | 1.73% |
| 2014 | 3,635 | 16 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 3,619 | 15 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 3,604 | -14 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 3,618 | -20 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 3,638 | -26 | -0.07% |
| 2000 | 3,664 | 113 | 0.31% |
| 1990 | 3,551 | -370 | -0.99% |
| 1980 | 3,921 | 334 | 0.89% |
| 1970 | 3,587 | 22 | 0.06% |
| 1960 | 3,565 | 778 | 2.49% |
| 1950 | 2,787 | 0.00% |