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Household size in Bayless Atkins
| Period | Bayless Atkins | Lubbock | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.54 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.59 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.59 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.50 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Bayless Atkins run small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.69 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 Bayless Atkins
| Period | Bayless Atkins | Lubbock | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1 | 33.2 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.4 | 32.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.4 | 33.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.3 | 33.5 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +0.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Bayless Atkins is 38.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Locally, though, the population here is older than in Lubbock overall, where the median age is 33.5. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.1, in line with the national trend. No other Lubbock neighborhood is older.
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 Bayless Atkins
| Period | Bayless Atkins | Lubbock | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 12.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 13.1% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 13.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 12.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Bayless Atkins (19.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only two of Lubbock's 12 neighborhoods have a higher 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 Bayless Atkins
Renters in Bayless Atkins
| Period | Bayless Atkins | Lubbock | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7% | 42.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.8% | 44.8% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.6% | 46.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.4% | 46.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Bayless Atkins than nationally: 42.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Even so, renters make up a smaller share here than in Lubbock as a whole (46.8%). Among owners, 41.6% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Few Lubbock neighborhoods have a lower 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 Bayless Atkins
| Period | Bayless Atkins | Lubbock | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.7% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 11.4% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 9.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Bayless Atkins: 12.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged up 1.5 points since 2006–10, 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 Bayless Atkins
| Period | Bayless Atkins | Lubbock | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1981 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1983 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1987 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +7 | +8 | +6 |
Bayless Atkins is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 Bayless Atkins
| Period | Bayless Atkins | Lubbock | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $731 | $777 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $845 | $859 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $895 | $1,024 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,112 | $1,261 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$381 | +$484 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bayless Atkins costs $1,112 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $381 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the north.
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 Bayless Atkins
Bachelor's degrees in Bayless Atkins
| Period | Bayless Atkins | Lubbock | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 29.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 30.0% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 33.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 35.0% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +5.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Bayless Atkins: 23.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.1 points, as it has nationally. Only two of Lubbock's 12 neighborhoods have a lower 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 Bayless Atkins
| Period | Bayless Atkins | Lubbock | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.3% | 83.8% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.4% | 86.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.3% | 86.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.0% | 85.3% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Bayless Atkins never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Lubbock as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.7 points, 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 Bayless Atkins
| Period | Bayless Atkins | Lubbock | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 6.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 3.9% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bayless Atkins is close to the national rate: 5.6% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Bayless Atkins 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayless Atkins | 2.49 | 38.3 | 19.8% | 42.4% | 12.2% | 1969 | $1,112 | 23.8% | 86.0% | 5.6% |
| Caprock | 2.65 | 34.2 | 12.8% | 47.9% | 6.8% | 1963 | $1,223 | 36.0% | 91.5% | 2.5% |
| Clapp Park | 2.86 | 25.5 | 26.1% | 59.4% | 12.7% | 1961 | $1,254 | 18.2% | 78.8% | 6.1% |
| Waters | 2.35 | 38.0 | 5.2% | 32.3% | 6.7% | 1976 | $1,063 | 45.2% | 93.0% | 3.6% |
| University Pines | 2.24 | 36.8 | 5.9% | 20.2% | 5.0% | 1981 | $1,527 | 27.9% | 94.3% | 0.6% |
| 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% |
| South Overton | 2.35 | 20.3 | 11.7% | 88.6% | 11.2% | 1982 | $1,142 | 34.1% | 9.1% | 12.5% |
| North Overton | 1.90 | 21.8 | 5.3% | 99.6% | 18.3% | 1998 | $1,301 | 59.3% | 78.3% | 3.6% |
| Wester | 2.49 | 26.8 | 19.6% | 67.8% | 12.7% | 1972 | $1,018 | 23.9% | 92.0% | 8.6% |
| Arnett Benson | 2.36 | 27.5 | 14.8% | 77.0% | 14.1% | 1983 | $995 | 27.7% | 78.7% | 6.7% |
| Bowie | 2.02 | 27.6 | 10.3% | 71.4% | 12.1% | 1982 | $1,214 | 35.1% | 92.9% | 4.7% |
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 Bayless Atkins. 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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