Eagle Lake, Texas

Eagle Lake is a city in southeastern Colorado County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,639 at the 2010 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 fields, 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.HistoryThe first newspaper in Eagle Lake was established by Joseph J. Mansfield in the 1880s.GeographyEagle Lake is located in eastern Colorado County at.U.S. Route 90 Alternate (US 90 Alt.) travels through Eagle Lake, leading east to Houston and west to Hallettsville. Eagle Lake is southeast of Columbus, the Colorado County seat.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Eagle Lake has a total area of 7.2sqkm, of which 0.01sqkm, or 0.19%, is covered by water.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, 3,664 people, 1,296 households, and 935 families resided in the city. The population density was 1,344.6 people per square mile (520.1/km2). The 1,500 housing units averaged 550.5/sq mi (212.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 52.78% White, 23.39% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 20.47% from other races, and 2.67% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 44.21% of the population.