West Tawakoni is a city located in Hunt County Texas. West Tawakoni has a 2024 population of 2,129. West Tawakoni is currently growing at a rate of 2.75% annually and its population has increased by 12.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,899 in 2020.
The average household income in West Tawakoni is $63,131 with a poverty rate of 20.91%. The median age in West Tawakoni is 42 years: 41 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Tawakoni was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,652 | 80.31% |
| Two or more races | 258 | 12.54% |
| Asian | 75 | 3.65% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 1.75% |
| Other race | 32 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 765 | 2.69 | 78 | 22 |
| Married | 374 | 3.17 | 88 | 12 |
| Non Family | 233 | 1.55 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Female | 106 | 3.34 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Male | 52 | 2.98 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
78.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 318 | 21.77% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 6.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 128 | 8.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 2.12% |
| High School Graduate | 505 | 34.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 121 | 8.28% |
| Some College | 267 | 18.28% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,172 | 875 | 123 |
| 2+ Races | 146 | 62 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 135 | 36 | 20 |
| Asian | 58 | 40 | 7 |
| Black | 36 | 36 | 3 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 17.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,464 | $73,667 | $37,188 |
| Graduate Degree | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,806 | $42,083 | $23,144 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,352 | $39,079 | $19,205 |
| Overall | $34,613 | $43,860 | $23,333 |
| Some College | $39,125 | $77,083 | $33,583 |
$34,613
Average Earnings
$43,860
Average Male
$23,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.4% of West Tawakoni residents speak only English, while 18.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,491 | 285 | 19.11% |
| Multiple | 258 | 108 | 41.86% |
| Hispanic | 310 | 54 | 17.42% |
| Other | 32 | 28 | 87.5% |
| Black | 36 | 6 | 16.67% |
20.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.73%
Male Poverty Rate
22.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Tawakoni is Other, with 87.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Tawakoni is Black, with 16.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.05% |
| High School | 18.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.21% |
| Some College | 9.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 62.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.43% |
| Female Employed | 13.26% |
| Male Employed | 7.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,143 | $67,609 |
| Households | $55,938 | $63,131 |
| Married Families | $79,722 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,604 | $46,752 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
107
Number of Veterans
89
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 105 | 7.94% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 1.76% |
| Native American | 2 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
7.7%
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
60.18%
Born in West Tawakoni
88.43%
Native Born
11.57%
Foreign Born
8.7%
Non Citizen
2.87%
Naturalized
88.43% of West Tawakoni residents were born in the United States, with 60.18% having been born in Texas. 8.7% 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 | 2,417 | 57 | 2.42% |
| 2028 | 2,360 | 58 | 2.52% |
| 2027 | 2,302 | 58 | 2.58% |
| 2026 | 2,244 | 57 | 2.61% |
| 2025 | 2,187 | 58 | 2.72% |
| 2024 | 2,129 | 57 | 2.75% |
| 2023 | 2,072 | 96 | 4.86% |
| 2022 | 1,976 | 45 | 2.33% |
| 2021 | 1,931 | 32 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 1,899 | -79 | -3.99% |
| 2019 | 1,978 | 36 | 1.85% |
| 2018 | 1,942 | 53 | 2.81% |
| 2017 | 1,889 | 37 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1,852 | 44 | 2.43% |
| 2015 | 1,808 | 22 | 1.23% |
| 2014 | 1,786 | 25 | 1.42% |
| 2013 | 1,761 | 11 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 1,750 | 17 | 0.98% |
| 2011 | 1,733 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 1,726 | 0 | 0% |