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Red Lick, TX
City in Bowie County, Texas.
Population
1,333
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
734
ZIP codes
0
Red Lick and its ZIP codes
Red Lick at a glance
- Red Lick is about 6.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $136,250 a year, 74% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $320,800 (13% above Texas) and median rent is $1,714 a month.
Local data for Red Lick, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Red Lick, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$136,250
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$320,800
Median rent
$1,714/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
35.3%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (137), Irish Americans (50), Scottish Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bowie County. PPP loans are for Red Lick.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,927
42,360 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,921
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$844M
FY 2026, $9,086 per person
How people get to work
Red Lick, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.7%
- Carpooled1.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Red Lick, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
762
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
215
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
52.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Red Lick, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Red Lick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LearyCity | 2.5 mi | 1.3 |
| NashCity | 3.7 mi | 4.5 |
| Wake VillageCity | 4.9 mi | 3 |
| HooksCity | 5.6 mi | 2.1 |
| TexarkanaCity | 6.1 mi | 32 |
| RedwaterCity | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| Ogden, ARCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Texarkana, ARCity | 11 mi | 42 |
| New BostonCity | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| Ashdown, ARCity | 14 mi | 7.1 |
| MaudCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| DominoTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Wilton, ARCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Genoa, ARCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.6 |
| Yarborough Landing, ARCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| Alleene, ARCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Red Lick, TX in?
- Red Lick is in Bowie County, Texas.
- What is the population of Red Lick, TX?
- About 1,333 people live in Red Lick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Red Lick?
- Nearby places include Leary (2.5 mi), Nash (3.7 mi), Wake Village (4.9 mi), Hooks (5.6 mi), Texarkana (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023