Western Lake is a CDP located in Hood County Texas. Western Lake has a 2024 population of 1,154. Western Lake is currently declining at a rate of -2.2% annually but its population has increased by 126.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 509 in 2020.
The average household income in Western Lake is $56,445 with a poverty rate of 1.13%. The median age in Western Lake is 43.2 years: 45 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Western Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 730 | 51.48% |
| Other race | 322 | 22.71% |
| White | 304 | 21.44% |
| Asian | 62 | 4.37% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Other race
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 494 | 2.87 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 275 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 209 | 5.25 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 10 | 4.6 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5.11
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 163 | 15.78% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 1.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 201 | 19.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 148 | 14.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 473 | 45.79% |
| Some College | 35 | 3.39% |
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 | 716 | 161 | 113 |
| 2+ Races | 555 | 120 | 113 |
| White | 241 | 231 | 88 |
| Other Race | 112 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 62 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.85%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,083 | $0 | $68,265 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,413 | $14,572 | $0 |
| Overall | $19,077 | $18,615 | $0 |
| Some College | $38,654 | $0 | $0 |
$19,077
Average Earnings
$18,615
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
25.92% of Western Lake residents speak only English, while 74.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 69.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 241 | 16 | 6.64% |
1.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.9%
Male Poverty Rate
0%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Western Lake is White, with 6.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Western Lake is White, with 6.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 33.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,115 | $75,201 |
| Households | $34,372 | $56,445 |
| Married Families | $70,777 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,824 | $38,991 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
69.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
36
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 11.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
22.4%
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
44.71%
Born in Western Lake
56.91%
Native Born
43.09%
Foreign Born
34.34%
Non Citizen
8.74%
Naturalized
56.91% of Western Lake residents were born in the United States, with 44.71% having been born in Texas. 34.34% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,154 | -26 | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 1,180 | -27 | -2.24% |
| 2022 | 1,207 | 15 | 1.26% |
| 2021 | 1,192 | 683 | 134.18% |
| 2020 | 509 | 23 | 4.73% |
| 2019 | 486 | -146 | -23.1% |
| 2018 | 632 | -235 | -27.1% |
| 2017 | 867 | -115 | -11.71% |
| 2016 | 982 | -248 | -20.16% |
| 2015 | 1,230 | -30 | -2.38% |
| 2014 | 1,260 | -48 | -3.67% |
| 2013 | 1,308 | 296 | 29.25% |
| 2012 | 1,012 | 142 | 16.32% |
| 2011 | 870 | -655 | -42.95% |
| 2010 | 1,525 | 0 | 0% |