State
County
Land Area (mi²)
19.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,358.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.74%
Growth Since 2010
-0.11%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Lake Jackson, Texas Population 2021
26,820
Lake Jackson is a city located in Brazoria County Texas. With a 2020 population of 26,820, it is the 115th largest city in Texas and the 1437th largest city in the United States . Lake Jackson is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -0.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,849 in 2010. Lake Jackson reached it's highest population of 27,420 in 2018. Spanning over 21 miles, Lake Jackson has a population density of 1,359 people per square mile.
The average household income in Lake Jackson is $104,494 with a poverty rate of 8.54%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,219 per month, and the median house value is $185,500. The median age in Lake Jackson is 34.6 years, 32.2 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
Lake Jackson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Jackson was:
- White: 87.19%
- Two or more races: 3.63%
- Black or African American: 3.49%
- Asian: 3.03%
- Other race: 2.57%
- Native American: 0.09%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Lake Jackson, Texas is 26,820 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 27,420.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 26,849.
Lake Jackson, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,799 | 87.19% |
| Two or More Races | 991 | 3.63% |
| Black or African American | 952 | 3.49% |
| Asian | 827 | 3.03% |
| Some Other Race | 701 | 2.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 25 | 0.09% |
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Lake Jackson Population by Race
Lake Jackson Population Pyramid $2021
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Lake Jackson Population by Age
Lake Jackson Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,446 | 2.61 | 64.8 |
| Married | 5,815 | 3.2 | 78 |
| Non Family | 3,125 | 1.22 | 47.7 |
| Female | 1,041 | 3.09 | 47.7 |
| Male | 465 | 3.42 | 54 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
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Lake Jackson Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 290 | 1.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 784 | 4.39% |
| High School Graduate | 4,273 | 23.93% |
| Some College | 4,411 | 24.71% |
| Associates Degree | 1,814 | 10.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,405 | 24.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,876 | 10.51% |
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Lake Jackson Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lake Jackson Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,208 | 11,908 | 5,043 |
| Hispanic | 4,153 | 3,459 | 759 |
| Black | 806 | 788 | 137 |
| Asian | 624 | 562 | 318 |
| Other Race | 383 | 339 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 216 | 216 | 13 |
| Native American | 25 | 25 |
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 asian people with a rate of 50.96%.
Lake Jackson Educational Attainment by Race
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$54,388
Average Earnings
$70,931
Average Male
$38,289
Average Female
Lake Jackson Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lake Jackson Language by Age
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Lake Jackson Language
77.61% of Lake Jackson residents speak only English, while 22.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.83% of the population.
Lake Jackson Language
Lake Jackson Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,052 | 1,111 | 6.52% |
| Hispanic | 8,014 | 1,040 | 12.98% |
| Other | 700 | 120 | 17.14% |
| Black | 937 | 85 | 9.07% |
| Asian | 803 | 67 | 8.34% |
| Multiple | 991 | 24 | 2.42% |
| Native | 25 | 15 | 60.00% |
8.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.57%
Male Poverty Rate
10.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lake Jackson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Jackson is Native, with 60.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Jackson is Multiple, with 2.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.29%.
Lake Jackson Poverty
Lake Jackson Poverty Rate by Education
Lake Jackson Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
57.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Lake Jackson Married by Age and Sex
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Lake Jackson 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 45-54.
Lake Jackson Marital Status by Race
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Lake Jackson Marital Status
Lake Jackson Veterans by War
Lake Jackson Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,355 | 7.63% |
| Hispanic | 224 | 4.59% |
| Black | 33 | 4.09% |
| Native American | 25 | 100.00% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 2.82% |
| Other Race | 6 | 1.26% |
Lake Jackson Veterans by Race
Lake Jackson Veterans by Education
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2.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lake Jackson Veterans by Education
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68.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Lake Jackson Employment by Age
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Lake Jackson Employment by Race
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Lake Jackson 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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89.87%
Native Born
10.13%
Foreign Born
4.55%
Non Citizen
5.58%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.87% of Lake Jackson residents were born in the United States, with 64.59% having been born in Texas. 4.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Lake Jackson Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,820 | -200 | -0.74% |
| 2020 | 27,020 | -200 | -0.73% |
| 2019 | 27,220 | -200 | -0.73% |
| 2018 | 27,420 | 14 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 27,406 | 191 | 0.70% |
| 2016 | 27,215 | -37 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 27,252 | -106 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 27,358 | 174 | 0.64% |
| 2013 | 27,184 | 164 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 27,020 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2011 | 27,018 | 199 | 0.74% |
| 2010 | 26,819 | 433 | 0.16% |
| 2000 | 26,386 | 3,610 | 1.48% |
| 1990 | 22,776 | 3,674 | 1.77% |
| 1980 | 19,102 | 5,726 | 3.63% |
| 1970 | 13,376 | 3,725 | 3.32% |
| 1960 | 9,651 | 6,754 | 12.79% |
| 1950 | 2,897 | 0.00% |