Eagle Lake

City in Colorado County, Texas

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Eagle Lake is a city in Colorado County, Texas, with 3,442 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 174 ft (53 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Garwood, 11.3 miles SW.

About Eagle Lake

Eagle Lake is a city in southeastern Colorado County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,442 at the 2020 census. It is home to a golf course, the largest private lake in Texas, and the Eagle Lake Regional Airport, which serves light aircraft.

The lake, along with adjacent rice paddies, attracts a large variety of migratory birds. The city is known as the "Goose-hunting Capital of the World" and also borders a wildlife preserve.

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Living in Eagle Lake

Median household income
$69,205
Median home value
$137,900
Median rent
$1,229/mo
Median age
30.8
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Eagle Lake, TX population

Eagle Lake had 3,442 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,442
Density1,174 per sq mi (453 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Eagle Lake at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyColorado County
TypeCity
Population3,442 (2020)
Land area2.93 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates29.5873° N, 96.3286° W
ZIP code77434
Official websiteeaglelake-tx.gov
Census code (GEOID)4821844

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Eagle Lake

What county is Eagle Lake in?

Eagle Lake is in Colorado County, Texas.

What is the population of Eagle Lake, TX?

3,442 people lived in Eagle Lake at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Eagle Lake, TX?

The ZIP code of Eagle Lake is 77434.

What is the elevation of Eagle Lake?

174 feet (53 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Eagle Lake?

Garwood (11.3 mi), Nada (12.2 mi), Rock Island (15.2 mi), Sealy (15.8 mi), Columbus (15.9 mi).

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