Lakeway, Texas facts for kids
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Lakeway, Texas
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Location of Lakeway, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Travis |
| Incorporated | June 1974 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.39 sq mi (34.68 km2) |
| • Land | 12.64 sq mi (32.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
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| • Total | 19,189 |
| • Density | 1,264.7/sq mi (488.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
78734, 78738, 78669
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| Area code(s) | 512 |
| FIPS code | 48-40984 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411612 |
Lakeway is a city in Travis County, Texas. It's a fun place located right next to the beautiful Lake Travis. In 2020, about 19,189 people lived here. This was a big jump from the 11,391 people who lived in Lakeway in 2010! Lakeway is also considered part of the larger Greater Austin area.
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Where is Lakeway Located?
Lakeway is about 16 miles (26 kilometers) west of Austin. A creek called Hurst Creek flows through the city. It then empties into Lake Travis, which is just north of Lakeway. The city covers about 13.37 square miles (34.68 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part is water.
The Story of Lakeway
Lakeway started out as a large ranch. This ranch covered 2,700 acres and belonged to Jack Josey. In 1962, three businessmen from Houston had an idea. They wanted to buy the land and build a hotel and a fun resort community.
They named the new place "Lakeway" because it was near the lake. Construction on the hotel began in October 1962. The hotel officially opened on July 12, 1963. At the same time, a company was formed to develop more land. In June 1974, the people living there voted. They decided to make Lakeway an official city. This created the 1,200-acre village of Lakeway.
Who Lives in Lakeway?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 790 | — | |
| 1990 | 4,044 | 411.9% | |
| 2000 | 8,002 | 97.9% | |
| 2010 | 11,391 | 42.4% | |
| 2020 | 19,189 | 68.5% | |
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Lakeway has grown a lot over the years! In 1980, only 790 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 19,189 people.
Lakeway's Diverse Community
The city is home to many different people. Here's a look at the racial makeup of Lakeway in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 15,047 | 78.41% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 258 | 1.34% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 66 | 0.34% |
| Asian (NH) | 972 | 5.07% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 13 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 85 | 0.44% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 778 | 4.05% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,970 | 10.27% |
| Total | 19,189 |
In 2020, there were 19,189 people living in Lakeway. There were 6,415 households in the city. About 34.7% of these households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.53 people. The average family had about 2.84 people.
The median age in Lakeway was 43 years old. This means half the people were older than 43 and half were younger. About 24.7% of the population was under 18.
Learning in Lakeway
Schools for Kids and Teens
The Lake Travis Independent School District (LTISD) serves the City of Lakeway. This district has several elementary schools. These include Lakeway Elementary School and Lake Travis Elementary School. There are also three middle schools. All students in LTISD go to Lake Travis High School for their high school years.
The Community Library
The Lake Travis Community Library (LTCL) is a great resource in Lakeway. It's a large building with 11,000 square feet of space. The library first opened in 1985 inside Lake Travis High School. In 2013, it moved to its current location. This new spot was made possible by a land donation.
Important Services in Lakeway
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Lakeway has a large hospital called Baylor Scott & White Medical Center. It's a general hospital that covers 200,000 square feet. The hospital opened in April 2012 with 100 beds. It can expand to have up to 200 beds in the future.
The medical center also has many other facilities. These include an imaging center with MRI and X-ray machines. There's also an emergency room and lab services. It offers care for hearts, bones, and children. They also have services for women's health and general surgery.
Images for kids
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Lake Travis Elementary School
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Serene Hills Elementary School
See also
In Spanish: Lakeway (Texas) para niños
