Lakehills, Texas facts for kids
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Lakehills, Texas
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Location of Lakehills, Texas
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 Lakehills, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bandera |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.4 sq mi (89.0 km2) |
| • Land | 30.3 sq mi (78.5 km2) |
| • Water | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
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| • Total | 5,295 |
| • Density | 153.92/sq mi (59.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78063
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| Area code(s) | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-40576 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867553 |
Lakehills is a community in Bandera County, Texas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because the government counts its population separately. In 2020, about 5,295 people lived here, making it the largest community in Bandera County. Lakehills is also part of the bigger San Antonio area.
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History of Lakehills
Lakehills was once known as Upper Medina Lake. This name changed in the early 1960s when a post office opened in the area. Before the 1950s, people used two special roads to get around. These roads were called toll roads, meaning you had to pay a small fee to use them.
Geography and Location
Lakehills is located in a beautiful part of Texas. It is about 12 miles (19 km) southeast of a town called Bandera. It is also about 30 miles (48 km) west of Downtown San Antonio. A big part of the town is right on Medina Lake.
The community covers a total area of about 34.4 square miles (89.0 km2). Most of this area, about 30.3 square miles (78.5 km2), is land. The rest, about 4.1 square miles (10.6 km2), is water, mostly from Medina Lake.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 300 | — | |
| 1990 | 2,239 | — | |
| 2000 | 4,668 | 108.5% | |
| 2010 | 5,150 | 10.3% | |
| 2020 | 5,295 | 2.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 5,150 people living in Lakehills. These people lived in 1,961 homes. Most of the people were White (93.6%). About 17.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. The average income for a household was about $54,754.
Population in 2020
By 2020, the population of Lakehills grew to 5,295 people. There were 2,179 households and 1,275 families living in the community. Most residents were White (about 74.43% non-Hispanic). About 19.57% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Lakehills
Students in Lakehills attend schools that are part of the Bandera Independent School District. This district provides education for children living in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Lakehills para niños
