Population 28,370 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Celina
Household size in Celina
| Period | Celina | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.91 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.32 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.22 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.59 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Celina 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. Household size has climbed from 2.63 in 2006–10, 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 Celina
| Period | Celina | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.5 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −5.7 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.5, Celina is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 41.2, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the west.
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 Celina
| Period | Celina | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.1% of households in Celina, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Celina has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Texas cities.
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 Celina
Renters in Celina
| Period | Celina | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.5 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.1% of households in Celina rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 21.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 10.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a lower 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 Celina
| Period | Celina | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.7% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Celina is close to the national rate: 9.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Dallas area as a whole (7.2%). Vacancy has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Celina
| Period | Celina | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2012 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +18 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Celina is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2012, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1995 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the center. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 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 Celina
| Period | Celina | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $867 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,046 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,590 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,396 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,529 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Celina runs $2,396 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,529 a month since 2006–10, up 176%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a bigger share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the center.
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 Celina
Bachelor's degrees in Celina
| Period | Celina | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.9% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.2% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.7% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +23.4 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Celina is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (60.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 23.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 32 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people 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 Celina
| Period | Celina | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.3% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.2% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Celina: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 41 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people 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 Celina
| Period | Celina | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.6% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Celina has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Celina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celina | 3.22 | 35.5 | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.0% | 2012 | $2,396 | 60.7% | 96.6% | 3.3% |
| Parvin | 3.17 | 34.4 | 7.3% | 3.5% | 7.0% | 2013 | $2,539 | 70.7% | 98.0% | 2.4% |
| Prosper | 3.38 | 37.0 | 6.4% | 11.4% | 7.3% | 2016 | $2,613 | 65.2% | 98.0% | 4.1% |
| Weston | 2.44 | 43.8 | 2.4% | 8.6% | 5.4% | 2018 | $1,956 | 61.0% | 98.2% | 5.3% |
| Mustang | 2.97 | 37.6 | 8.7% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 2020 | $2,562 | 55.9% | 94.9% | 6.2% |
| Marilee | 3.01 | 40.6 | 3.6% | 10.9% | 9.5% | 2011 | $1,958 | 59.4% | 94.8% | 2.8% |
| Elmont | 3.08 | 43.0 | 2.5% | 1.7% | 10.4% | 2014 | $1,889 | 62.2% | 98.0% | 2.5% |
| Kelly | 2.44 | 43.8 | 2.4% | 8.6% | 5.4% | 2018 | $1,956 | 61.0% | 98.2% | 5.3% |
| Lincoln Park | 2.71 | 35.4 | 10.6% | 13.8% | 5.7% | 2019 | $1,914 | 53.5% | 95.4% | 4.7% |
| Gunter | 3.24 | 39.0 | 4.3% | 19.1% | 11.7% | 2005 | $1,813 | 51.6% | 89.3% | 1.9% |
| Aubrey | 2.76 | 35.2 | 14.7% | 26.8% | 3.6% | 2011 | $2,149 | 39.3% | 95.6% | 3.3% |
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 Celina. 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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