Population 5,476 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Abilene Heights Area
Household size in Abilene Heights Area
| Period | Abilene Heights Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.12 | 2.45 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.59 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.17 | 2.62 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.51 | +0.12 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, Abilene Heights Area sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.12, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Abilene Heights Area
| Period | Abilene Heights Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4 | 35.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.0 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.0 | 35.5 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 23.3 | 35.5 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | −0.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Abilene Heights Area is young: half of its residents are under 23.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has dropped from 24.4 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Abilene Heights Area has the youngest population of any Abilene neighborhood.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Abilene Heights Area
| Period | Abilene Heights Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 13.1% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 13.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 13.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 12.8% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Abilene Heights Area: 1.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points, in line with the national trend. Abilene Heights Area has the lowest share of single-parent households of any Abilene neighborhood.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Abilene Heights Area
Renters in Abilene Heights Area
| Period | Abilene Heights Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.6% | 39.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 62.4% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.8% | 43.3% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.6% | 40.6% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Abilene Heights Area rent: 58.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 57.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Abilene neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Abilene Heights Area
| Period | Abilene Heights Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 11.0% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 13.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 35.5% | 14.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.5% | 13.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +18.5 pts | +2.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Abilene Heights Area: 31.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 18.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Abilene Heights Area
| Period | Abilene Heights Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1971 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1972 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1973 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1975 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +4 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in Abilene Heights Area are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Abilene Heights Area
| Period | Abilene Heights Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $779 | $854 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $846 | $864 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $847 | $1,062 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,121 | $1,311 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$342 | +$456 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Abilene Heights Area pays $1,121 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $342 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Abilene Heights Area
Bachelor's degrees in Abilene Heights Area
| Period | Abilene Heights Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.8% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.8% | 24.2% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.8% | 25.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.6% | 28.7% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +3.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Abilene Heights Area is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (51.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 2.3 points, even as the national share rose. Abilene Heights Area has the highest share of college graduates of any Abilene neighborhood.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Abilene Heights Area
| Period | Abilene Heights Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.0% | 83.7% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.8% | 84.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 88.1% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 89.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +5.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Abilene Heights Area: 98.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.1 points, mirroring the country. Abilene Heights Area has the highest share of high school graduates of any Abilene neighborhood.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Abilene Heights Area
| Period | Abilene Heights Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 5.3% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 3.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Abilene Heights Area runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Locally, though, the rate is higher than in Abilene as a whole (2.8%). Unemployment has fallen 6.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Abilene Heights Area compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Heights Area | 2.63 | 23.3 | 1.8% | 58.6% | 31.5% | 1984 | $1,121 | 51.6% | 98.1% | 3.5% |
| North College | 2.64 | 23.9 | 28.4% | 54.0% | 22.0% | 1953 | $886 | 18.2% | 88.1% | 2.9% |
| Cobb Park Area | 2.65 | 32.1 | 28.0% | 43.6% | 19.3% | 1953 | $1,035 | 11.8% | 78.8% | 2.8% |
| Sears Park Area | 2.71 | 35.4 | 24.3% | 54.3% | 14.4% | 1962 | $1,000 | 12.9% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Sayles Boulevard Area | 2.16 | 49.5 | 14.7% | 36.6% | 18.2% | 1945 | $1,199 | 28.7% | 87.2% | 2.0% |
| Westwood Richland | 2.96 | 37.9 | 14.5% | 30.6% | 10.6% | 1960 | $1,246 | 18.5% | 85.5% | 1.8% |
| Over Place Area | 2.70 | 26.7 | 12.8% | 50.4% | 7.7% | 1955 | $1,158 | 14.0% | 91.9% | 0.9% |
| Elmwood Area | 2.61 | 37.9 | 15.7% | 39.1% | 11.6% | 1954 | $1,222 | 20.1% | 81.1% | 2.0% |
| River Oaks-Brookhollow | 2.47 | 39.8 | 13.3% | 29.5% | 7.2% | 1966 | $1,266 | 44.0% | 93.5% | 1.9% |
| Park Central Area | 1.95 | 29.8 | 8.1% | 78.7% | 12.1% | 1989 | $1,143 | 29.7% | 95.2% | 1.6% |
| Chimney Rock Area | 2.60 | 45.5 | 8.4% | 13.5% | 13.2% | 1986 | $1,843 | 44.8% | 95.2% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Downtown Salinas, Salinas, CA · Fort Phantom Area, Abilene, TX · Pocono Farms, Tobyhanna, PA · Traditions, Aurora, CO · Leaksville, Eden, NC · Camden, Salisbury, MD · Rancho El Dorado, Silver Bell, AZ · Coeur D'Alene Place, Coeur d'Alene, ID · Valencia, Buckeye, AZ · South Valley, Syracuse, NY
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Abilene Heights Area. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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