Eagle Lake is a city located in Colorado County Texas. Eagle Lake has a 2024 population of 3,530. Eagle Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.63% annually and its population has increased by 2.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,442 in 2020.
The average household income in Eagle Lake is $89,050 with a poverty rate of 11.18%. The median age in Eagle Lake is 31.6 years: 37 years for males, and 25.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eagle Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,386 | 40.01% |
| Other race | 831 | 23.99% |
| Two or more races | 621 | 17.93% |
| Black or African American | 583 | 16.83% |
| Native American | 43 | 1.24% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,040 | 3.33 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Married | 526 | 4.13 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Non Family | 272 | 1.49 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Male | 146 | 2.85 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 96 | 4.9 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
3.92
Average Family Size
3.33
Average Household Size
84.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 125 | 6.07% |
| Associates Degree | 173 | 8.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 275 | 13.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 77 | 3.74% |
| High School Graduate | 713 | 34.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 194 | 9.41% |
| Some College | 504 | 24.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,227 | 990 | 176 |
| Other Race | 551 | 403 | 93 |
| White | 540 | 513 | 132 |
| 2+ Races | 348 | 333 | 35 |
| Black | 289 | 226 | 44 |
| Native American | 43 | 43 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 39.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,392 | $81,036 | $55,776 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,181 | $40,455 | $30,903 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,318 | $36,123 | $26,250 |
| Overall | $48,208 | $56,906 | $41,447 |
| Some College | $56,781 | $66,188 | $0 |
$48,208
Average Earnings
$56,906
Average Male
$41,447
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.38% of Eagle Lake residents speak only English, while 32.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,149 | 291 | 13.54% |
| Other | 794 | 132 | 16.62% |
| Black | 583 | 87 | 14.92% |
| White | 720 | 25 | 3.47% |
| Multiple | 621 | 15 | 2.42% |
11.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.29%
Male Poverty Rate
18.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eagle Lake is Other, with 16.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eagle Lake is Multiple, with 2.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.93% |
| Some College | 5.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 83.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 42.31% |
| Female Employed | 9.17% |
| Male Employed | 2.58% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,598 | $105,974 |
| Households | $71,684 | $89,050 |
| Married Families | $91,352 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,326 | $39,715 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
116
Number of Veterans
116
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 49 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 3.63% |
| Other Race | 21 | 3.42% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 2.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.29%
Born in Eagle Lake
92.44%
Native Born
7.56%
Foreign Born
5.72%
Non Citizen
1.85%
Naturalized
92.44% of Eagle Lake residents were born in the United States, with 83.29% having been born in Texas. 5.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,640 | 22 | 0.61% |
| 2028 | 3,618 | 22 | 0.61% |
| 2027 | 3,596 | 22 | 0.62% |
| 2026 | 3,574 | 22 | 0.62% |
| 2025 | 3,552 | 22 | 0.62% |
| 2024 | 3,530 | 22 | 0.63% |
| 2023 | 3,508 | 30 | 0.86% |
| 2022 | 3,478 | 29 | 0.84% |
| 2021 | 3,449 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 3,442 | -313 | -8.34% |
| 2019 | 3,755 | 14 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 3,741 | -7 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 3,748 | 29 | 0.78% |
| 2016 | 3,719 | 30 | 0.81% |
| 2015 | 3,689 | 60 | 1.65% |
| 2014 | 3,629 | 15 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 3,614 | 15 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 3,599 | -18 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 3,617 | -17 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 3,634 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,664 | 113 | 3.18% |
| 1990 | 3,551 | -370 | -9.44% |
| 1980 | 3,921 | 334 | 9.31% |
| 1970 | 3,587 | 22 | 0.62% |
| 1960 | 3,565 | 778 | 27.92% |
| 1950 | 2,787 | -853 | -23.43% |