Population 207,568 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Grand Prairie
Household size in Grand Prairie
| Period | Grand Prairie | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.06 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.17 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.22 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.04 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Grand Prairie is a place of big households: 3.04 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the northwest.
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 Grand Prairie
| Period | Grand Prairie | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.4 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.4 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.1 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Grand Prairie is young: half of its residents are under 35.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.0, in line with the national trend.
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 Grand Prairie
| Period | Grand Prairie | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Grand Prairie (14.3%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Grand Prairie
Renters in Grand Prairie
| Period | Grand Prairie | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.9% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.0% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.6% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in Grand Prairie rent their homes (41.6%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 42.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the southeast. The renter share is up 4.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Grand Prairie
| Period | Grand Prairie | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Grand Prairie: 6.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Dallas area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Grand Prairie
| Period | Grand Prairie | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Grand Prairie has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Grand Prairie
| Period | Grand Prairie | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,106 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,136 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,343 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,807 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$702 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Grand Prairie costs $1,807 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $702 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 34.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Grand Prairie
Bachelor's degrees in Grand Prairie
| Period | Grand Prairie | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.4% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over three in ten adults 25 and older in Grand Prairie (31.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.0 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast.
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 Grand Prairie
| Period | Grand Prairie | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.1% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.7% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.5% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.7% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Grand Prairie never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 Grand Prairie
| Period | Grand Prairie | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Grand Prairie is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.2 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
Grand Prairie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prairie | 3.04 | 35.1 | 14.3% | 41.6% | 6.1% | 1990 | $1,807 | 31.4% | 82.7% | 4.9% |
| Arlington | 2.84 | 35.3 | 14.6% | 45.6% | 8.0% | 1987 | $1,773 | 32.7% | 85.0% | 5.7% |
| Duncanville | 2.99 | 36.6 | 17.7% | 41.7% | 7.7% | 1978 | $1,733 | 25.0% | 80.7% | 6.9% |
| Pantego | 2.11 | 46.1 | 7.7% | 31.1% | 8.6% | 1976 | $1,571 | 49.3% | 96.9% | 4.9% |
| Dalworthington Gardens | 2.46 | 51.7 | 4.1% | 29.3% | 4.2% | 1988 | $1,564 | 52.8% | 94.0% | 5.0% |
| Cockrell Hill | 3.08 | 36.9 | 12.6% | 41.5% | 9.6% | 1954 | $1,120 | 10.2% | 65.3% | 10.7% |
| Cedar Hill | 2.95 | 37.9 | 14.8% | 28.8% | 6.4% | 1995 | $2,066 | 35.5% | 91.6% | 6.9% |
| Mansfield | 3.19 | 37.0 | 11.5% | 26.8% | 6.5% | 2004 | $2,022 | 42.0% | 94.8% | 3.4% |
| Kennedale | 2.94 | 39.1 | 7.1% | 31.0% | 10.5% | 1997 | $1,748 | 30.0% | 87.6% | 3.2% |
| DeSoto | 2.80 | 42.6 | 15.0% | 30.1% | 5.5% | 1994 | $2,023 | 30.0% | 92.5% | 8.8% |
| Ovilla | 3.12 | 38.1 | 10.8% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2001 | $2,221 | 45.4% | 95.5% | 4.7% |
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 Grand Prairie. 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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