Population 8,344 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Spicewood
Household size in Spicewood
| Period | Spicewood | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Spicewood is a place of small households, averaging 2.32 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.42 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 26 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Spicewood
| Period | Spicewood | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.5 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.6 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.9 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.3 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Spicewood skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.6, in line with the national trend. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only two are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Spicewood
| Period | Spicewood | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.3% of households in Spicewood, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 34 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Spicewood
Renters in Spicewood
| Period | Spicewood | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 8.2% of households in Spicewood rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 46.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.1 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 21 have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Spicewood
| Period | Spicewood | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Spicewood: 21.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 33 have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Spicewood
| Period | Spicewood | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
Spicewood has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2003, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Spicewood has newer homes than the great majority of Texas cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Spicewood
| Period | Spicewood | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,300 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,357 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $951 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,177 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$877 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Spicewood runs $2,177 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $877 a month from 2006–10, a 67% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Spicewood
Bachelor's degrees in Spicewood
| Period | Spicewood | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.9% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.3% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.6% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.2 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Spicewood is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (56.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 18.2 points, as it has nationally. Only 51 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Spicewood
| Period | Spicewood | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.8% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.3% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Spicewood: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points, as it has nationally. Only 26 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Spicewood
| Period | Spicewood | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.0% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Spicewood has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.4 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Spicewood compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spicewood | 2.32 | 52.9 | 5.3% | 8.2% | 21.0% | 2003 | $2,177 | 56.6% | 97.3% | 2.8% |
| Briarcliff | 2.57 | 44.1 | 9.9% | 11.9% | 16.8% | 2003 | $2,710 | 52.8% | 98.1% | 1.8% |
| Lago Vista | 2.17 | 54.9 | 2.9% | 10.3% | 11.8% | 2002 | $1,617 | 44.9% | 95.9% | 7.2% |
| Point Venture | 2.09 | 56.4 | 1.5% | 11.6% | 22.0% | 2003 | $2,250 | 54.1% | 98.0% | 4.5% |
| The Hills | 2.84 | 42.5 | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.7% | 2013 | $2,228 | 78.0% | 95.6% | 2.2% |
| Lakeway | 2.53 | 48.8 | 7.8% | 15.5% | 9.2% | 2003 | $2,916 | 73.6% | 98.5% | 3.4% |
| Smithwick | 2.58 | 50.6 | 12.6% | 16.5% | 11.5% | 2002 | $1,170 | 40.5% | 97.2% | 4.0% |
| Jonestown | 2.21 | 52.8 | 3.3% | 5.4% | 6.2% | 2002 | $1,892 | 46.1% | 95.8% | 2.0% |
| Bee Cave | 2.21 | 43.5 | 3.1% | 48.5% | 7.4% | 2010 | $2,057 | 66.8% | 99.2% | 3.0% |
| Volente | 2.38 | 56.3 | 1.9% | 25.7% | 10.2% | 1993 | $1,700 | 45.1% | 93.7% | 5.5% |
| Marshall Ford | 2.14 | 47.2 | 8.4% | 24.6% | 18.5% | 2002 | $1,540 | 66.9% | 96.9% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Spicewood. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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