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Lake Jackson, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Lake Jackson, Texas is 27,902 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 121st-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $89,623, the median home value is $248,900, and the median age is 34.7.

The population has grown 5.0% since 2010 (26,819 → 28,158).

27,902

Population

1414

People / sq mi

$89,623

Median Income

$248,900

Median Home Value

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Lake Jackson covers 19.7 sq mi of land at 1414 people per square mile.

About Lake Jackson, TX

What sets Lake Jackson apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 5.3% versus 14.0% nationally. Lake Jackson is a city in Texas with a population of 27,902.

The typical household here earns about $89,623, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 11.2%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $248,900, with typical rent around $1,417.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 28.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Just 5.3% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.

Lake Jackson city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Lake Jackson city had a population of 26,819 in 2010 and 28,158 in 2024, a 5.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 28,158 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.35%.

2024 · 28K20102024
Lake Jackson city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

28,158

Population (2024)

26,819

Population (2010)

28,158

Peak (2024)

0.35%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201026,819
201127,018
201227,020
201327,184
201427,358
201527,252
201627,215
201727,406
201827,420
201927,220
202028,148
202127,900
202227,739
202327,926
202428,158

Race & Ethnicity

White69.1%
Black or African American8.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$89,623

Median Household Income

$41,239

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$248,900

Median Home Value

$1,417

Median Rent

61.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.6%

High School+

28.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

84.3%

Public Transit

5.3%

Work From Home

21.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

24.9%

Foreign Born

82.1%

Non-English at Home

7.4%

Veterans

10.9%

With Disability

84.1%

Health Insurance

97.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.9%
Manufacturing20.2%
Construction13.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.2%
Retail Trade4.7%
Public Administration3.7%
Information3.3%
Agriculture & Mining1.4%
Transportation & Warehousing0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Jackson, Texas has a population of 27,902 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 121st-largest city in Texas.

The median household income in Lake Jackson, Texas is $89,623, with 11.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Lake Jackson, Texas is $248,900, with median monthly rent at $1,417 and a homeownership rate of 61.9%.

The median age in Lake Jackson, Texas is 34.7 years. The population is 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

The population has grown 5.0% since 2010 (26,819 → 28,158).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.