Population 6,661 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Far Southside
Household size in Far Southside
| Period | Far Southside | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.45 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.59 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.92 | 2.62 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | +0.12 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Far Southside average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has edged down from 2.81 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Abilene neighborhood has larger households.
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 Southside
| Period | Far Southside | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 35.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.7 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 35.5 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.8 | 35.5 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.4 | −0.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.8, Far Southside 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 37.1, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Southside
| Period | Far Southside | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 13.1% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 13.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 13.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 12.8% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.5% of households in Far Southside, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Abilene neighborhood has a lower 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 Far Southside
Renters in Far Southside
| Period | Far Southside | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 39.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.1% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.6% | 43.3% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.7% | 40.6% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +20.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Far Southside than nationally: 42.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 31.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 20.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Southside
| Period | Far Southside | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 11.0% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 13.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 14.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 13.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +2.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Far Southside than nationally: 5.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Far Southside has the lowest vacancy rate of any Abilene neighborhood.
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 Southside
| Period | Far Southside | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1971 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1972 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1973 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1975 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +8 | +6 |
Far Southside has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2002, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the south has the oldest housing. Far Southside has the newest homes of any Abilene neighborhood.
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 Southside
| Period | Far Southside | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,600 | $854 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,356 | $864 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,705 | $1,062 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,962 | $1,311 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$362 | +$456 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Far Southside pays $1,962 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $362 a month since 2006–10, up 23%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. No other Abilene neighborhood has higher 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 Far Southside
Bachelor's degrees in Far Southside
| Period | Far Southside | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.5% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.6% | 24.2% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.5% | 25.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.2% | 28.7% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −11.3 pts | +3.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Far Southside than nationally: 39.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 11.3 points, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 Southside
| Period | Far Southside | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.0% | 83.7% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.7% | 84.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.2% | 88.1% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 89.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +5.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Far Southside: 96.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only one other Abilene neighborhood has 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 Far Southside
| Period | Far Southside | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.0% | 5.3% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 3.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Far Southside has been strong: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Abilene neighborhood has lower unemployment. 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 Southside 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 Southside | 2.76 | 34.8 | 7.5% | 42.7% | 5.8% | 2002 | $1,962 | 39.2% | 96.1% | 1.3% |
| Chimney Rock Area | 2.60 | 45.5 | 8.4% | 13.5% | 13.2% | 1986 | $1,843 | 44.8% | 95.2% | 2.8% |
| Park Central Area | 1.95 | 29.8 | 8.1% | 78.7% | 12.1% | 1989 | $1,143 | 29.7% | 95.2% | 1.6% |
| River Oaks-Brookhollow | 2.47 | 39.8 | 13.3% | 29.5% | 7.2% | 1966 | $1,266 | 44.0% | 93.5% | 1.9% |
| Over Place Area | 2.70 | 26.7 | 12.8% | 50.4% | 7.7% | 1955 | $1,158 | 14.0% | 91.9% | 0.9% |
| Elmwood Area | 2.61 | 37.9 | 15.7% | 39.1% | 11.6% | 1954 | $1,222 | 20.1% | 81.1% | 2.0% |
| Sayles Boulevard Area | 2.16 | 49.5 | 14.7% | 36.6% | 18.2% | 1945 | $1,199 | 28.7% | 87.2% | 2.0% |
| Westwood Richland | 2.96 | 37.9 | 14.5% | 30.6% | 10.6% | 1960 | $1,246 | 18.5% | 85.5% | 1.8% |
| Cobb Park Area | 2.65 | 32.1 | 28.0% | 43.6% | 19.3% | 1953 | $1,035 | 11.8% | 78.8% | 2.8% |
| Sears Park Area | 2.71 | 35.4 | 24.3% | 54.3% | 14.4% | 1962 | $1,000 | 12.9% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| North College | 2.64 | 23.9 | 28.4% | 54.0% | 22.0% | 1953 | $886 | 18.2% | 88.1% | 2.9% |
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 Southside. 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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