Population 9,684 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lakeside
Household size in Lakeside
| Period | Lakeside | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.42 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.33 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.71 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.10 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Lakeside are large by national standards, averaging 3.10 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.42, 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 Lakeside
| Period | Lakeside | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.0 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.6 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.8 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.8, Lakeside is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has crept up from 33.4 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 Lakeside
| Period | Lakeside | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Lakeside (13.9%), above the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the San Antonio area. The single-parent share has fallen 5.2 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 Lakeside
Renters in Lakeside
| Period | Lakeside | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.5% of households in Lakeside rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly half of owners (48.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 5.9 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 Lakeside
| Period | Lakeside | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Lakeside than nationally: 7.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, 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 Lakeside
| Period | Lakeside | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Lakeside has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2001, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north 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 Lakeside
| Period | Lakeside | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $920 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $955 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,115 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,601 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$681 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Lakeside runs $1,601 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $681 a month since 2006–10, up 74%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 22.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Lakeside
Bachelor's degrees in Lakeside
| Period | Lakeside | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lakeside: 18.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
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 Lakeside
| Period | Lakeside | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.6% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.7% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.5% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.5% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Lakeside never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the San Antonio area. The share with a diploma is up 5.9 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 Lakeside
| Period | Lakeside | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Lakeside: 7.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.4 points, 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).
Lakeside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside | 3.10 | 33.8 | 13.9% | 21.5% | 7.0% | 2001 | $1,601 | 18.9% | 87.5% | 7.1% |
| Pecan Valley | 2.40 | 41.3 | 19.3% | 47.1% | 8.4% | 1988 | $988 | 11.4% | 71.1% | 1.8% |
| Woodbridge at Monte Viejo | 3.03 | 36.8 | 7.0% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 2010 | $1,673 | 25.7% | 91.7% | 4.3% |
| Highland Hills | 2.79 | 36.5 | 15.7% | 49.7% | 12.2% | 1970 | $1,156 | 9.6% | 78.2% | 5.5% |
| Sunny Slope | 3.88 | 28.3 | 27.0% | 52.0% | 11.7% | 1971 | $1,120 | 9.8% | 75.4% | 10.8% |
| Candlewood Park | 2.85 | 31.4 | 11.9% | 16.1% | 10.6% | 2010 | $1,382 | 23.0% | 89.3% | 3.3% |
| Arena District | 3.00 | 36.5 | 19.1% | 58.4% | 17.7% | 1958 | $1,022 | 9.4% | 72.8% | 11.6% |
| Highland Park | 2.87 | 38.6 | 15.4% | 31.9% | 12.4% | 1947 | $948 | 16.1% | 82.4% | 8.5% |
| Hot Wells | 2.25 | 42.2 | 14.9% | 83.6% | 10.8% | 1993 | $1,234 | 16.3% | 74.1% | 2.8% |
| Jefferson Heights | 2.69 | 37.4 | 16.0% | 44.9% | 24.4% | 1959 | $861 | 9.8% | 78.9% | 7.3% |
| Denver Heights | 2.90 | 37.3 | 15.8% | 41.1% | 20.0% | 1943 | $1,268 | 11.6% | 75.8% | 5.5% |
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 Lakeside. 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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