Population 15,905 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Far Southwest
Household size in Far Southwest
| Period | Far Southwest | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.16 | 2.81 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.23 | 2.90 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.98 | 2.97 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.89 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.52 | +0.08 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, Far Southwest sits right at the national average. The typical household here is smaller than in Fort Worth as a whole, where it has 2.89 people. Household size has dropped from 3.16 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 Southwest
| Period | Far Southwest | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 33.1 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 33.6 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 33.8 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.4 | 34.7 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.0 | +1.5 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Far Southwest is young: half of its residents are under 35.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has dropped from 36.3 in 2006–10, 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 Southwest
| Period | Far Southwest | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 15.6% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 15.9% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 15.9% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 14.3% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.5% of households in Far Southwest, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Far Southwest has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Fort Worth neighborhoods.
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 Southwest
Renters in Far Southwest
| Period | Far Southwest | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 41.1% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 43.5% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 44.5% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 44.5% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Far Southwest is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.1 points, in line with the national trend. No other Fort Worth neighborhood has 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 Far Southwest
| Period | Far Southwest | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 12.2% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 10.4% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 9.3% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.9 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.6% of homes in Far Southwest are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.5 points, as it has nationally. Of Fort Worth's 19 neighborhoods, only two have a lower 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 Far Southwest
| Period | Far Southwest | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2000 | 1977 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2003 | 1979 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2006 | 1980 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2015 | 1986 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +9 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Far Southwest is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2015, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 2000 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the east. Far Southwest has the newest homes of any Fort Worth 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 Southwest
| Period | Far Southwest | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,455 | $943 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,642 | $1,005 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,777 | $1,192 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,184 | $1,669 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$729 | +$726 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Far Southwest pays $2,184 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $729 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Far Southwest has the highest rents of any Fort Worth neighborhood.
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 Southwest
Bachelor's degrees in Far Southwest
| Period | Far Southwest | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.0% | 24.8% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.6% | 25.4% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.8% | 27.2% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.5% | 29.6% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Far Southwest is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (53.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Fort Worth's 19 neighborhoods, only two 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 Far Southwest
| Period | Far Southwest | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.4% | 77.8% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.3% | 78.8% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 80.0% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.1% | 82.7% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +4.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Far Southwest: 97.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points, as it has nationally. No other Fort Worth 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 Southwest
| Period | Far Southwest | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 9.2% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Far Southwest has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only two of Fort Worth's 19 neighborhoods have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Southwest 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 Southwest | 2.65 | 35.4 | 5.5% | 15.3% | 5.6% | 2015 | $2,184 | 53.5% | 97.1% | 2.4% |
| Wedgwood | 2.77 | 37.7 | 13.9% | 45.3% | 9.6% | 1986 | $1,760 | 35.1% | 88.9% | 5.6% |
| Far South | 3.51 | 32.0 | 21.5% | 26.7% | 6.2% | 2005 | $1,904 | 25.1% | 84.3% | 5.0% |
| Sycamore | 3.33 | 31.5 | 22.1% | 48.7% | 8.4% | 1985 | $1,408 | 17.2% | 73.8% | 4.8% |
| TCU-West Cliff | 2.74 | 33.6 | 9.6% | 41.8% | 13.0% | 1965 | $1,757 | 61.5% | 90.7% | 4.7% |
| Como | 2.78 | 33.6 | 21.8% | 50.5% | 12.4% | 1958 | $1,453 | 22.7% | 84.7% | 7.8% |
| Western Hills Fort Worth | 2.26 | 36.9 | 17.5% | 66.7% | 14.2% | 1976 | $1,399 | 30.5% | 86.1% | 6.2% |
| Southside | 3.06 | 33.1 | 16.9% | 51.1% | 12.8% | 1968 | $1,261 | 14.4% | 64.5% | 5.0% |
| Fairmount | 2.31 | 35.9 | 2.8% | 41.3% | 13.5% | 1959 | $1,378 | 53.0% | 85.2% | 2.6% |
| Arlington Heights | 1.90 | 38.3 | 3.9% | 55.8% | 12.4% | 1977 | $1,550 | 63.2% | 93.6% | 3.9% |
| Far West | 2.74 | 36.9 | 13.5% | 34.9% | 12.3% | 1994 | $1,749 | 27.3% | 90.7% | 5.3% |
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 Far Southwest. 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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