Demographer: Lamar CISD forecasts continued hypergrowth; Austin Point and other developments to drive enrollment

Jan 23, 2025

District demographers reported strong housing starts and closings, forecasting multi-year hypergrowth: 94 active subdivisions, major developments including Austin Point (10,000 single-family lots) and Foster Farms (~6,500 lots), and projected enrollment of about 57,600 in five years and 67,412 in 10 years.

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Mr. Maxwell presented Q3 demographic data showing continued residential growth across Lamar CISD. Regional unemployment hovered near 4.1–4.5%; year-over-year housing starts increased about 13% while closings rose 9%. The district has 94 active subdivisions and groundwork underway on more than 5,000 lots across 18 subdivisions.

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