Lucas
Close to Allen and Plano, where you can find a variety of things to do, including Texas Survival School and outdoor adventure experience company GoApe, the city of Lucas has had a growth spurt over the past ten years. The Collin County city was named after Gabriel Lucas – the son of an early settler. For nearly a century the economy was based on agriculture – primarily cotton and corn.
Today people like Lucas for its Farmer’s Market, car shows, and annual holiday market. Residents say they also like the excellent schools and family-friendly environment.
Lucas By the Numbers
| 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Population | 7,951 |
| Households | 2,380 |
| Median Age | 41 |
| Median Household Income | 160,297 |
| 2023 | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| White Alone | 5,973 | 77.9% |
| Black Alone | 256 | 3.3% |
| American Indian Alone | 34 | 0.4% |
| Asian Alone | 455 | 5.9% |
| Some Other Race Alone | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 101 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic Origin (any race) | 844 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | |
|---|---|
| TOTAL | 5,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.0% |
| 9th-12th Grade - No Diploma | 3.2% |
| High School Graduate | 20.9% |
| GED/ Alternative Credential | 1.3% |
| Some College - No Degree | 20.9% |
| Associate Degree | 7.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 39.1% |
| Graduate/ Professional Degree | 4.2% |