Horseshoe Bay is a city in Llano and Burnet counties in the U.S. state of Texas.

Situated on Lake Lyndon B. Johnson and the south branch of the Colorado River, it is known in the region for its golf courses, hotel and resort, and water sports. Prior to its incorporation in September 2005, it was a census-designated place (CDP). The CDP population was 3,337 at the 2000 census. The 2010 census put the population at 3,418. The 2020 Decennial Census reported population was 4,257.

Geography

thumb|left|Horseshoe Bay on the near shore of Lake Lyndon B. Johnson.

Horseshoe Bay is located primarily in Llano County and extends eastward into Burnet County, on the southern shore of Lake Lyndon B. Johnson. It is about southeast of Llano, about west of Marble Falls, and northwest of downtown Austin.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.83%, is water.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Horseshoe Bay has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

Horseshoe Bay first appeared as a census-designated place in the 1990 U.S. census;<br> 1850–1900 1910<br /> 1920 1930 1940<br />

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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 4,257 people, 2,114 households, and 1,309 families residing in the city. The median age was 64.0 years; 9.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 47.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 92.0 males age 18 and over.

85.8% of residents lived in urban areas, while 14.2% lived in rural areas.

There were 2,114 households in Horseshoe Bay, of which 12.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 60.5% were married-couple households, 14.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 21.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

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References

  • City of Horseshoe Bay official website
  • Horseshoe Bay Beacon newspaper
  • The Highlander newspaper