Population 19,097 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Aledo
Household size in Aledo
| Period | Aledo | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.98 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.24 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.22 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.31 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Aledo is a place of big households: 3.22 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.91, even as the national average fell.
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 Aledo
| Period | Aledo | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.0 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.0 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Aledo is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.0, against 40.1 nationally. The Dallas area as a whole looks much the same.
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 Aledo
| Period | Aledo | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.4% of households in Aledo, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 48 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Aledo
Renters in Aledo
| Period | Aledo | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Aledo is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 24.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Aledo
| Period | Aledo | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Aledo: just 4.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Aledo has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Texas cities.
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 Aledo
| Period | Aledo | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2009 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Aledo is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2009, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 33 have newer homes.
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 Aledo
| Period | Aledo | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,025 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,020 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,689 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,404 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,379 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Aledo runs $2,404 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,379 a month since 2006–10, up 135%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only 14 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have higher rents.
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 Aledo
Bachelor's degrees in Aledo
| Period | Aledo | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.0% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.6% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.5% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Aledo: 56.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.3 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 52 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Aledo
| Period | Aledo | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.8% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.7% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Aledo: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 37 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Aledo
| Period | Aledo | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Aledo has been low: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.5 points, mirroring the country.
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).
Aledo compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aledo | 3.22 | 38.0 | 6.4% | 7.0% | 4.9% | 2009 | $2,404 | 56.5% | 96.7% | 1.5% |
| Annetta South | 3.49 | 38.2 | 4.5% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 2002 | $2,688 | 54.3% | 97.9% | 3.5% |
| Annetta | 3.39 | 39.0 | 5.2% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 1999 | $2,619 | 58.0% | 98.2% | 3.9% |
| Willow Park | 3.05 | 40.6 | 9.6% | 14.8% | 7.2% | 2008 | $2,914 | 58.4% | 99.0% | 1.2% |
| Annetta North | 3.04 | 40.4 | 3.9% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 2008 | $1,573 | 60.3% | 96.1% | 0.9% |
| Hudson Oaks | 2.56 | 46.6 | 6.2% | 21.8% | 4.1% | 1997 | $1,601 | 40.5% | 92.5% | 6.0% |
| Benbrook | 2.44 | 39.4 | 10.7% | 32.1% | 7.1% | 1985 | $1,678 | 45.1% | 94.1% | 4.3% |
| White Settlement | 2.84 | 34.1 | 14.2% | 39.3% | 13.9% | 1975 | $1,366 | 17.3% | 79.1% | 3.5% |
| Lakeside | 2.59 | 45.7 | 5.6% | 13.6% | 6.7% | 1976 | $1,669 | 33.6% | 95.9% | 4.2% |
| Westover Hills | 2.24 | 45.9 | 8.3% | 26.6% | 8.7% | 1969 | $1,363 | 67.7% | 98.1% | 2.6% |
| Westworth Village | 2.36 | 39.1 | 3.1% | 46.5% | 5.7% | 1978 | $1,887 | 29.7% | 93.4% | 3.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Aledo. 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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