Population 11,588 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Far North Dallas-Richardson
Household size in Far North Dallas-Richardson
| Period | Far North Dallas-Richardson | Richardson | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 2.62 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.25 | 2.67 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.36 | 2.75 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.13 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, Far North Dallas-Richardson sits right at the national average. The typical household here is bigger than in Richardson overall, where it has 2.50 people. Household size has dropped from 2.95 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 Far North Dallas-Richardson
| Period | Far North Dallas-Richardson | Richardson | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6 | 37.6 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 25.6 | 38.0 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 25.1 | 37.1 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 23.8 | 36.1 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.8 | −1.5 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Far North Dallas-Richardson is young: half of its residents are under 23.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 25.6, 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 Far North Dallas-Richardson
| Period | Far North Dallas-Richardson | Richardson | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 9.6% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 11.1% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 9.6% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 9.6% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Far North Dallas-Richardson: 18.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 8.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Far North Dallas-Richardson
Renters in Far North Dallas-Richardson
| Period | Far North Dallas-Richardson | Richardson | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.1% | 38.6% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 71.6% | 41.5% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 76.0% | 44.0% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 70.9% | 50.6% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +12.0 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Far North Dallas-Richardson: 70.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About four in ten owners (40.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the south. The renter share has fallen 2.2 points since 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 Far North Dallas-Richardson
| Period | Far North Dallas-Richardson | Richardson | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 8.5% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 7.3% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 8.0% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 6.4% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Far North Dallas-Richardson than nationally: 8.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Still, the rate is higher than in Richardson as a whole (6.4%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.3 points, 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 Far North Dallas-Richardson
| Period | Far North Dallas-Richardson | Richardson | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1979 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1981 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1983 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1988 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +22 | +9 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Far North Dallas-Richardson is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2000, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest 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 Far North Dallas-Richardson
| Period | Far North Dallas-Richardson | Richardson | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $948 | $1,171 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $865 | $1,206 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,015 | $1,503 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,566 | $1,925 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$618 | +$754 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Far North Dallas-Richardson pays $1,566 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Richardson as a whole ($1,925). Rents are up $618 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 44.1% 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 Far North Dallas-Richardson
Bachelor's degrees in Far North Dallas-Richardson
| Period | Far North Dallas-Richardson | Richardson | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.3% | 50.1% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.7% | 50.7% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.6% | 52.6% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.7% | 58.2% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Far North Dallas-Richardson: 52.7% 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. Even so, the share is lower than in Richardson overall (58.2%). The share with a degree has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Far North Dallas-Richardson
| Period | Far North Dallas-Richardson | Richardson | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.9% | 89.1% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.3% | 90.0% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.4% | 90.8% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 92.8% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.0 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Far North Dallas-Richardson have finished high school (90.9%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Locally, though, the rate is lower than in Richardson as a whole (92.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 15.0 points, a much bigger shift than 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 Far North Dallas-Richardson
| Period | Far North Dallas-Richardson | Richardson | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 6.4% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 8.8% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 4.1% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Far North Dallas-Richardson: 10.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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).
Far North Dallas-Richardson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Far North Dallas-Richardson | 2.65 | 23.8 | 18.0% | 70.9% | 8.1% | 2000 | $1,566 | 52.7% | 90.9% | 10.2% |
| Far North Dallas | 2.20 | 38.2 | 9.8% | 67.1% | 8.9% | 1987 | $1,620 | 52.8% | 91.1% | 4.4% |
| Apollo Arapaho and Camelot | 3.04 | 34.2 | 9.9% | 31.5% | 4.2% | 1978 | $1,795 | 31.2% | 79.7% | 2.1% |
| Oakridge | 2.93 | 38.6 | 5.5% | 50.4% | 3.3% | 1985 | $1,691 | 40.4% | 86.0% | 3.8% |
| North Dallas | 2.11 | 49.4 | 6.0% | 47.7% | 12.5% | 1984 | $1,951 | 70.3% | 98.3% | 2.2% |
| Lake Highlands | 2.16 | 33.5 | 10.3% | 84.6% | 13.2% | 1985 | $1,489 | 45.6% | 85.3% | 3.4% |
| Southwest Carrollton | 2.46 | 39.4 | 6.9% | 57.7% | 6.6% | 1983 | $1,851 | 40.0% | 86.6% | 1.3% |
| Far North Dallas-Carrollton | 2.66 | 39.5 | 14.7% | 33.0% | 5.9% | 1984 | $1,748 | 44.0% | 88.8% | 2.9% |
| Coomer Creek | 3.19 | 40.3 | 3.3% | 18.6% | 4.4% | 1986 | $1,708 | 33.7% | 82.8% | 2.8% |
| Northeast Dallas | 2.56 | 40.5 | 6.7% | 29.5% | 5.8% | 1999 | $1,799 | 59.4% | 92.7% | 2.5% |
| Preston Hollow | 2.95 | 35.6 | 16.6% | 45.7% | 10.5% | 1972 | $1,800 | 37.1% | 72.5% | 4.8% |
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 Far North Dallas-Richardson. 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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