Lucas, Texas

Lucas is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 5,166, up from 2,890 at the 2000 census; in 2020, its population was 7,612.

Lucas is located in south central Collin County and is bordered by Fairview to the north, Allen to the west, Parker to the southwest, Wylie to the south, St. Paul to the southeast, Wylie again to the southeast, and Lavon Lake to the east.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Lucas has a total area of 12.6 square miles (32.7 km²), of which 0.02 square miles (0.06 km²), or 0.17%, is water.

Lucas is home to two parks, Kenneth R. Lewis Park and Lucas Community Park. Kenneth R. Lewis Park is equipped with Softball and Soccer fields, a paved walking trail, and a pavilion Park Map. Lucas Community Park has a Main Area with a capacity 80, Mini Kitchenette, Tables available (6 max), and Chairs available (40 max, 20 on Thursday).

As of the 2020 census, Lucas had a population of 7,612. The median age was 42.1 years. 29.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 11.8% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 104.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 101.3 males age 18 and over.

84.6% of residents lived in urban areas, while 15.4% lived in rural areas.

There were 2,255 households in Lucas, of which 50.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 84.0% were married-couple households, 6.9% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 6.9% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 6.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 2,352 housing units, of which 4.1% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.4%.