Population 4,683 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cobb Park Area
Household size in Cobb Park Area
| Period | Cobb Park Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.45 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.99 | 2.59 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.62 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.57 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | +0.12 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Cobb Park Area average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. The typical household here is bigger than in Abilene overall, where it has 2.57 people. Household size has climbed from 2.44 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Cobb Park Area
| Period | Cobb Park Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 35.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.0 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.3 | 35.5 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.1 | 35.5 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −6.4 | −0.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Cobb Park Area is young: half of its residents are under 32.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children.
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 Cobb Park Area
| Period | Cobb Park Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 13.1% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 13.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 13.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 28.0% | 12.8% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Cobb Park Area: 28.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Only one other Abilene neighborhood has 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 Cobb Park Area
Renters in Cobb Park Area
| Period | Cobb Park Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4% | 39.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.5% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.4% | 43.3% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.6% | 40.6% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Cobb Park Area than nationally: 43.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across Abilene. Among homeowners, 63.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Cobb Park Area
| Period | Cobb Park Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 11.0% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 13.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 14.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 13.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Cobb Park Area: 19.3% 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. Only two of Abilene's 13 neighborhoods have a higher vacancy rate.
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 Cobb Park Area
| Period | Cobb Park Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1971 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1972 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1973 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1975 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +8 | +6 |
Cobb Park Area is a place of older homes: half were built before 1953, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only one other Abilene neighborhood has older 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 Cobb Park Area
| Period | Cobb Park Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $584 | $854 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $623 | $864 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $864 | $1,062 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,035 | $1,311 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$451 | +$456 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cobb Park Area costs $1,035 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 33.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Cobb Park Area
Bachelor's degrees in Cobb Park Area
| Period | Cobb Park Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 24.2% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 25.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 28.7% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +3.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Cobb Park Area: 11.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Only one other Abilene neighborhood has 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 Cobb Park Area
| Period | Cobb Park Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.0% | 83.7% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 64.5% | 84.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.0% | 88.1% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.8% | 89.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +5.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Cobb Park Area never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Few Abilene neighborhoods have a lower share of high school graduates: only two of 13.
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 Cobb Park Area
| Period | Cobb Park Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 5.3% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Cobb Park Area has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of Abilene. 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).
Cobb Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobb Park Area | 2.65 | 32.1 | 28.0% | 43.6% | 19.3% | 1953 | $1,035 | 11.8% | 78.8% | 2.8% |
| Sayles Boulevard Area | 2.16 | 49.5 | 14.7% | 36.6% | 18.2% | 1945 | $1,199 | 28.7% | 87.2% | 2.0% |
| Sears Park Area | 2.71 | 35.4 | 24.3% | 54.3% | 14.4% | 1962 | $1,000 | 12.9% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Westwood Richland | 2.96 | 37.9 | 14.5% | 30.6% | 10.6% | 1960 | $1,246 | 18.5% | 85.5% | 1.8% |
| North College | 2.64 | 23.9 | 28.4% | 54.0% | 22.0% | 1953 | $886 | 18.2% | 88.1% | 2.9% |
| Elmwood Area | 2.61 | 37.9 | 15.7% | 39.1% | 11.6% | 1954 | $1,222 | 20.1% | 81.1% | 2.0% |
| Over Place Area | 2.70 | 26.7 | 12.8% | 50.4% | 7.7% | 1955 | $1,158 | 14.0% | 91.9% | 0.9% |
| Abilene Heights Area | 2.63 | 23.3 | 1.8% | 58.6% | 31.5% | 1984 | $1,121 | 51.6% | 98.1% | 3.5% |
| 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.
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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 Cobb Park 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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