City · Texas
Lacy-Lakeview, Texas
Lacy-Lakeview, city, in McLennan County, Texas. Lacy-Lakeview had 7,240 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,988 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,274 (±29). GEOID 4840168.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,240
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,988 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,274 ±29
Median household income
$56,924
±$6,912 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$160,600
±$14,822 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$917
±$75 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Lacy-Lakeview and what county is it in?
Lacy-Lakeview is a city in McLennan County, Texas. It covers 4.4 square miles of land, 1,605 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lacy-Lakeview is in the Waco, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lacy-Lakeview, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,240 people lived in Lacy-Lakeview on July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 6,988 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,274 (±29).
| Measure | Lacy-Lakeview | McLennan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,274 ±29 | 266,067 | +641 |
| Households | 2,681 ±337 | 97,338 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.71 ±0.34 | 2.64 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,015 ±350 | 108,454 | no clear change |
Lacy-Lakeview's population since 2000
From 5,764 in 2000 to 7,240 in 2025: up 25.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lacy-Lakeview as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lacy-Lakeview?
The median resident of Lacy-Lakeview is 32.9 years old; 22.4% are under 18 and 11.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 39.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 29.6%. 10.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lacy-Lakeview | McLennan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 ±3.2 | 34.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.4% ±5.7 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.0% ±2.7 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Male | 47.5% ±4.9 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24.8% ±9.7 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 39.7% ±8.6 pts | 54.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 29.6% ±9.7 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±2.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.2% ±5.5 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.9% ±8.2 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±2.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6% ±4.1 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 23.3% ±7.5 pts | 14.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.7% ±5.9 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.6% ±4.1 pts | 28.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5% ±2.2 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.0% ±5.1 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2% ±2.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lacy-Lakeview earn?
Half of Lacy-Lakeview's 2,681 households earn less than $56,924 a year (±$6,912), against $66,643 in McLennan County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $43,456 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,468 after inflation.
| Measure | Lacy-Lakeview | McLennan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,924 ±$6,912 | $66,643 | +$13,468 |
| Mean household income | $71,947 ±$13,350 | $92,980 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,516 ±$4,297 | $35,149 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.1% ±8.9 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.1% ±26.3 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.4% ±7.2 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% ±2.9 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.3% ±5.3 pts | 89.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lacy-Lakeview?
Owners occupy 44.2% of Lacy-Lakeview's occupied homes and renters 55.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $160,600 by its owner (±$14,822). The median renter pays $917 a month including utilities, and 31.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lacy-Lakeview | McLennan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $160,600 ±$14,822 | $243,600 | +$51,437 |
| Median gross rent | $917 ±$75 | $1,173 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.9% ±14.4 pts | 47.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,347 ±$107 | $1,805 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 44.2% ±8.1 pts | 61.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 55.8% ±8.1 pts | 38.2% | – |
| Housing units | 3,015 ±350 | 108,454 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3% ±4.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 49.3% ±8.8 pts | 67.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% ±1.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±2.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.3% ±4.6 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.3% ±1.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.9% ±6.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lacy-Lakeview building?
Builders took permits for 13 new housing units in Lacy-Lakeview in 2025 (13 in single-family houses), 1.8 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lacy-Lakeview work and get to work?
82.9% of Lacy-Lakeview's workers drive alone and 10.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.7 minutes.
| Measure | Lacy-Lakeview | McLennan County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.3% ±5.4 pts | 63.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% ±4.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.9% ±6.7 pts | 77.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.0% ±4.0 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.7% ±4.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.7 min ±5.6 | 21.2 min | +10.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lacy-Lakeview?
1 census tract lies mostly in Lacy-Lakeview, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 32McLennan County | 4,905 | $64,125 |
| Tract 16McLennan County | 6,577 | $50,327 |
| Tract 14.02McLennan County | 4,930 | $37,705 |
| Tract 34.02McLennan County | 5,343 | $81,250 |
| Tract 34.01McLennan County | 1,298 | $67,250 |
| Tract 33McLennan County | 1,652 | $2,500 or less |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lacy-Lakeview) · Census block assignment files
How does Lacy-Lakeview compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lacy-Lakeview is the 3,988th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 317th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Lacy-Lakeview ranks 643rd of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 317th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 527th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 280th | 979 |
| Median household income | 643rd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 648th | 978 |
| Median home value | 623rd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 632nd | 852 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 725th | 877 |
| Median age | 743rd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 943rd | 973 |
| Work from home | 314th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 394th | 976 |
Lacy-Lakeview's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Lacy-Lakeview with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lacy-Lakeview?
16 of the 57 figures for Lacy-Lakeview on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lacy-Lakeview are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lacy-Lakeview.