League City, TX

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Population

98,215

3.41% growth

Median Age

34.6


Median Household Income

$100,996

4.03% growth

Poverty Rate

6.23%


Number of Employees

50,908

1.73% growth

Median Property Value

$218,900

8.37% growth

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About

In 2017, League City, TX had a population of 98.2k people with a median age of 34.6 and a median household income of $100,996. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of League City, TX grew from 94,976 to 98,215, a 3.41% increase and its median household income grew from $97,087 to $100,996, a 4.03% increase.

The population of League City, TX is 65.6% White Alone, 18.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 7.11% Black or African American Alone. 17.4% of the people in League City, TX speak a non-English language, and 96.3% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in League City, TX is $218,900, and the homeownership rate is 72.7%. Most people in League City, TX commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 29.3 minutes. The average car ownership in League City, TX is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of League City, TX employs 50.9k people. The largest industries in League City, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,853 people), Educational Services (6,395 people), and Manufacturing (6,169 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($102,657), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($96,573), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($96,048).

Median household income in League City, TX is $100,996. Males in League City, TX have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,959. The income inequality in League City, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$100,996

2017 value

± $3,418

4.03%

1 Year Growth

± 4.84%

Households in League City, TX have a median annual income of $100,996, which is more than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $97,087 in 2016, which represents a 4.03% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$64,953

Average Male Salary

± $716

$45,959

Average Female Salary

± $514

In 2017, full-time male employees in League City, TX made 1.41 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in League City, TX by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $64,947 ± $2,196

  2. White

    $52,072 ± $505

  3. American Indian

    $45,538 ± $7,571

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of League City, TX workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in League City, TX by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for League City, TX is from Texas.

0.482

2017 Wage GINI

0.482

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Texas was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.139% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 7204

  2. Census Tract 7205.03

  3. Census Tract 7212.02

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in League City, TX was Census Tract 7204 with a value of $150,386, followed by Census Tract 7205.03 and Census Tract 7212.02, with respective values of $115,666 and $114,063.

The following map shows all of the places in League City, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

6.23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in League City, TX (6.07k out of 97.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    3,866 ± 593

  2. Hispanic

    1,836 ± 690

  3. Other

    970 ± 642

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in League City, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

50.9k

2017 Value

± 2,218

1.73%

1 Year growth

± 6.13%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in League City, TX grew at a rate of 1.73%, from 50k employees to 50.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in League City, TX, are Management Occupations (7,564 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,466 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,298 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of League City, TX.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of League City, TX, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (7,564 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,466 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,298 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, League City, TX has an unusually high number of residents working as Architecture & Engineering Occupations (2.58 times higher than expected), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.94 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.76 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of League City, TX, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($102,784), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($97,191), and Management Occupations ($95,242).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

50.9k

2017 Value

± 2,218

1.73%

1 Year growth

± 6.13%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in League City, TX grew at a rate of 1.73%, from 50k employees to 50.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in League City, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,853 people), Educational Services (6,395 people), and Manufacturing (6,169 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of League City, TX, though some of these residents may live in League City, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in League City, TX, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,853 people), Educational Services (6,395 people), and Manufacturing (6,169 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, League City, TX has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (4.27 times higher than expected), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1.63 times), and Educational Services (1.36 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in League City, TX, by median earnings, are Manufacturing ($102,657), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($96,573), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($96,048).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Fuel oils

    $282B

  2. Gasoline

    $216B

  3. Mixed freight

    $159B

In 2015, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Fuel oils with $282B, followed by Gasoline with $216B and Mixed freight and $159B.

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.97T

2015 Value

$2.8T

Projected 2045 Value

42.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Texas trade was $1.97T. This is expected to increase 42.1% to $2.8T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Louisiana

    $85.7B

  2. Oklahoma

    $53.4B

  3. California

    $34.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $85.7B, followed by Oklahoma with $53.4B and California and $34.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

92.5% of the population of League City, TX has health coverage, with 68% on employee plans, 5.01% on Medicaid, 6.64% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of League City, TX was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in League City, TX see 1670 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.12% decrease from the previous year (1672 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1790 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1012 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Cass County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Angelina County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1670 to 1

Primary Care Physicians

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1670 patients per year. This represents a 0.12% decrease from the previous year (1672 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$6,998

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,696

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,273

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,895

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Texas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.06%, from $6,661 to $6,998.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

7.52%

Uninsured

68%

Employer Coverage

5.01%

Medicaid

6.64%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in League City, TX declined by 12.8% from 8.62% to 7.52%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in League City, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Cass County

    14.5% prevalence

  2. Nacogdoches County

    14.4% prevalence

  3. San Augustine County

    14.3% prevalence

Cass County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Texas, at 14.5%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Texas by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

League City, TX is home to a population of 98.2k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2017, 8.94% of League City, TX residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of League City, TX is composed of 64.4k White Alone residents (65.6%), 18.6k Hispanic or Latino residents (18.9%), 6.98k Black or African American Alone residents (7.11%), 5.87k Asian Alone residents (5.97%), 2.13k Two or More Races residents (2.17%), 204 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.208%), 51 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0519%), and 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in League City, TX are Spanish or Spanish Creole (9,318 speakers), Vietnamese (723 speakers), and Urdu (670 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

33

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

47

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in League City, TX was 34.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 33, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in League City, TX are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all League City, TX residents was 35.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

8.94%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

9.4%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 8.94% of League City, TX residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in League City, TX was 9.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    2,547,886 ± 37,324 people

  2. India

    231,271 ± 11,757 people

  3. El Salvador

    200,904 ± 10,964 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of League City, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 2,547,886 League City, TX residents, followed by India with 231,271 and El Salvador with 200,904.

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Citizenship

96.3%

2017 Citizenship

96.1%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 96.3% of League City, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in League City, TX was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    64.4k ± 1.47k

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    18.6k ± 1.96k

  3. Black or African American Alone

    6.98k ± 1.08k

In 2017, there were 3.47 times more White Alone residents (64.4k people) in League City, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.6k Hispanic or Latino and 6.98k Black or African American Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in League City, TX as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    9,318 speakers (11%)

  2. Vietnamese

    723 speakers (0.853%)

  3. Urdu

    670 speakers (0.791%)

17.4% of League City, TX citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in League City, TX was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 11% of the overall population of League City, TX are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 0.853% speak Vietnamese and 0.791% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Gulf War (2001-)

    1,589 ± 405

  2. Vietnam

    1,563 ± 365

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    1,450 ± 400

League City, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in League City, TX was $218,900 in 2017, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $202,000 to $218,900, a 8.37% increase. The homeownership rate in League City, TX is 72.7%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in League City, TX have an average commute time of 29.3 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in League City, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$100,996

Median Household Income

± $3,418

34.5k

Number of Households

± 1,685

In 2017, the median household income of the 34.5k households in League City, TX grew to $100,996 from the previous year's value of $97,087.

The following chart displays the households in League City, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$218,900

2017 Median

± $5,812

$202,000

2016 Median

± $5,401

In 2017, the median property value in League City, TX grew to to $218,900 from the previous year's value of $202,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in League City, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In League City, TX the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

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Rent vs Own

72.7%

2017 Homeownership

72.1%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 72.7% of the housing units in League City, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in League City, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in League City, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in League City, TX have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

29.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in League City, TX have a longer commute time (29.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.48% of the workforce in League City, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    84.3%

  2. Carpooled

    8.64%

  3. Worked At Home

    3.7%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in League City, TX was Drove Alone, followed by those who Carpooled and those who Worked At Home.

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