Population 7,642 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Arnett Benson
Household size in Arnett Benson
| Period | Arnett Benson | Lubbock | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.59 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.59 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.50 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Arnett Benson are small: just 2.36 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.57 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Arnett Benson
| Period | Arnett Benson | Lubbock | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0 | 33.2 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.1 | 32.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 27.3 | 33.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 27.5 | 33.5 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +0.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Arnett Benson is young: half of its residents are under 27.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has edged down from 28.0 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 Arnett Benson
| Period | Arnett Benson | Lubbock | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 12.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 13.1% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 13.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 12.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Arnett Benson (14.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Arnett Benson
Renters in Arnett Benson
| Period | Arnett Benson | Lubbock | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.3% | 42.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 67.1% | 44.8% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.2% | 46.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 77.0% | 46.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Arnett Benson: 77.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 76.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 13.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Lubbock neighborhoods have a higher share of renters: only two of 12.
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 Arnett Benson
| Period | Arnett Benson | Lubbock | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 9.7% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 11.4% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 9.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.1% of the housing in Arnett Benson, 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 edged up 1.5 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 Arnett Benson
| Period | Arnett Benson | Lubbock | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1981 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1983 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1987 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +7 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in Arnett Benson are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Lubbock as a whole, where the median home dates to 1987. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only one other Lubbock neighborhood has 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 Arnett Benson
| Period | Arnett Benson | Lubbock | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $613 | $777 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $740 | $859 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $860 | $1,024 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $995 | $1,261 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$382 | +$484 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Arnett Benson pays $995 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $382 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 38.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. No other Lubbock neighborhood has lower 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 Arnett Benson
Bachelor's degrees in Arnett Benson
| Period | Arnett Benson | Lubbock | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 29.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 30.0% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 33.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 35.0% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +5.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in Arnett Benson (27.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center.
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 Arnett Benson
| Period | Arnett Benson | Lubbock | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.4% | 83.8% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.9% | 86.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.0% | 86.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.7% | 85.3% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Arnett Benson never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 7.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Arnett Benson
| Period | Arnett Benson | Lubbock | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 6.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 3.9% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Arnett Benson: 6.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Arnett Benson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnett Benson | 2.36 | 27.5 | 14.8% | 77.0% | 14.1% | 1983 | $995 | 27.7% | 78.7% | 6.7% |
| North Overton | 1.90 | 21.8 | 5.3% | 99.6% | 18.3% | 1998 | $1,301 | 59.3% | 78.3% | 3.6% |
| South Overton | 2.35 | 20.3 | 11.7% | 88.6% | 11.2% | 1982 | $1,142 | 34.1% | 9.1% | 12.5% |
| Tech Terrace-U.N.I.T. | 2.24 | 28.3 | 7.3% | 59.9% | 9.3% | 1954 | $1,324 | 67.8% | 95.8% | 6.9% |
| Clapp Park | 2.86 | 25.5 | 26.1% | 59.4% | 12.7% | 1961 | $1,254 | 18.2% | 78.8% | 6.1% |
| Bowie | 2.02 | 27.6 | 10.3% | 71.4% | 12.1% | 1982 | $1,214 | 35.1% | 92.9% | 4.7% |
| Parkway and Cherry Point | 2.83 | 37.7 | 23.0% | 50.3% | 17.2% | 1969 | $1,001 | 8.6% | 70.1% | 16.6% |
| Wester | 2.49 | 26.8 | 19.6% | 67.8% | 12.7% | 1972 | $1,018 | 23.9% | 92.0% | 8.6% |
| Caprock | 2.65 | 34.2 | 12.8% | 47.9% | 6.8% | 1963 | $1,223 | 36.0% | 91.5% | 2.5% |
| Bayless Atkins | 2.49 | 38.3 | 19.8% | 42.4% | 12.2% | 1969 | $1,112 | 23.8% | 86.0% | 5.6% |
| Waters | 2.35 | 38.0 | 5.2% | 32.3% | 6.7% | 1976 | $1,063 | 45.2% | 93.0% | 3.6% |
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 Arnett Benson. 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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