Population 8,754 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lake Dallas
Household size in Lake Dallas
| Period | Lake Dallas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.71 people per household, Lake Dallas sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the wider Dallas area, where it has 2.87 people. Household size has dropped from 2.87 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 Lake Dallas
| Period | Lake Dallas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.4 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.7 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.1 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Lake Dallas are younger than 38.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Dallas area as a whole, where the median age is 36.7. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.6, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Lake Dallas
| Period | Lake Dallas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Lake Dallas (12.2%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 6.2 points since 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 Lake Dallas
Renters in Lake Dallas
| Period | Lake Dallas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.0% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.9% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Lake Dallas own their homes; 30.9% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 36.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 6.7 points since 2006–10, 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 Lake Dallas
| Period | Lake Dallas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.6% of homes in Lake Dallas are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.0 points, in line with the national trend. Only 43 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people 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 Lake Dallas
| Period | Lake Dallas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Lake Dallas is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west 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 Lake Dallas
| Period | Lake Dallas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,089 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,027 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,182 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,658 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$570 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lake Dallas costs $1,658 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider Dallas area ($1,865). Rent has climbed $570 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.0% of household income on rent, 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 Lake Dallas
Bachelor's degrees in Lake Dallas
| Period | Lake Dallas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.3% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Lake Dallas (33.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Dallas area overall (39.5%). The share with a degree has risen 11.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Lake Dallas
| Period | Lake Dallas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.4% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.4% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.4% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.7% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Lake Dallas never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Dallas area. The share with a diploma is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 Lake Dallas
| Period | Lake Dallas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lake Dallas has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 44 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.8 points, 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).
Lake Dallas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Dallas | 2.71 | 38.7 | 12.2% | 30.9% | 4.6% | 1997 | $1,658 | 33.3% | 87.7% | 2.4% |
| Hickory Creek | 2.93 | 39.9 | 4.4% | 13.4% | 5.7% | 2002 | $2,052 | 47.0% | 93.5% | 1.5% |
| Shady Shores | 3.14 | 40.5 | 5.2% | 9.6% | 4.5% | 2005 | $1,744 | 53.0% | 97.1% | 4.5% |
| Corinth | 2.66 | 41.7 | 6.8% | 24.0% | 4.8% | 1998 | $1,918 | 43.2% | 94.3% | 2.0% |
| Highland Village | 2.92 | 45.2 | 4.5% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 1992 | $2,521 | 58.9% | 97.4% | 4.4% |
| Oak Point | 2.77 | 37.9 | 7.1% | 12.6% | 7.5% | 2012 | $2,105 | 49.1% | 91.8% | 4.0% |
| Copper Canyon | 3.35 | 44.1 | 4.1% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 2006 | $3,116 | 61.1% | 97.2% | 4.8% |
| Lakewood Village | 2.50 | 49.0 | 4.8% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2007 | $2,591 | 50.1% | 96.0% | 2.4% |
| Hackberry | 3.08 | 37.9 | 10.3% | 19.7% | 0.6% | 2011 | $2,533 | 42.9% | 94.5% | 7.3% |
| Cross Roads | 2.63 | 33.4 | 21.5% | 33.1% | 6.1% | 2012 | $2,016 | 39.2% | 95.9% | 6.8% |
| Double Oak | 2.97 | 46.5 | 5.1% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 1991 | $1,592 | 59.7% | 97.5% | 2.2% |
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 Lake Dallas. 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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