Historically, Eagle Lake has been an agricultural community, with rice being the main crop.
Other key products include cotton, grain, and cattle, along with sand and gravel from mines in the surrounding area.

In the 2000 census, the median income for a household in the city was $27,101, and for a family was $29,201.
Males had a median income of $26,025 versus $20,299 for females.
The per capita income for the city was $12,426.
About 15.0% of families and 19.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.0% of those under age 18 and 17.8% of those age 65 or over.
Historically, Eagle Lake has been an agricultural community, with rice being the main crop. Other key products include cotton, grain, and cattle, along with sand and gravel from mines in the surrounding area. 
In the 2000 census, the median income for a household in the city was $27,101, and for a family was $29,201. Males had a median income of $26,025 versus $20,299 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,426. About 15.0% of families and 19.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.0% of those under age 18 and 17.8% of those age 65 or over.
Eagle Lake, Texas