Population 8,371 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lucas
Household size in Lucas
| Period | Lucas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.39 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.42 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.56 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.19 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Lucas is a place of big households: 3.19 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.39, 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 Lucas
| Period | Lucas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.9 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lucas is 43.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and 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 Lucas
| Period | Lucas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lucas: 3.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have 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 Lucas
Renters in Lucas
| Period | Lucas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lucas is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a quarter of owners (26.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Lucas
| Period | Lucas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.4% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Lucas than nationally: 6.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Dallas area as a whole looks much the same.
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 Lucas
| Period | Lucas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2004 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Lucas has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2004, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
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 Lucas
| Period | Lucas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,063 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,504 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,155 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,201 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,139 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Lucas runs $2,201 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,139 a month since 2006–10, up 107%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the center.
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 Lucas
Bachelor's degrees in Lucas
| Period | Lucas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.2% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.8% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.8% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.8% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Lucas: 61.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.6 points, mirroring the country. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 31 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 Lucas
| Period | Lucas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.8% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.2% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lucas is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Lucas has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Texas cities.
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 Lucas
| Period | Lucas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lucas has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Lucas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas | 3.19 | 43.0 | 3.7% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 2004 | $2,201 | 61.8% | 93.6% | 2.6% |
| Parker | 3.65 | 41.4 | 3.8% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 2004 | $2,463 | 60.3% | 88.0% | 2.4% |
| St. Paul | 3.23 | 36.7 | 8.4% | 11.9% | 7.3% | 2008 | $2,273 | 45.5% | 90.5% | 3.5% |
| Fairview | 2.62 | 46.6 | 6.6% | 35.2% | 9.5% | 2007 | $1,808 | 53.4% | 93.6% | 5.5% |
| Allen | 2.95 | 39.1 | 8.6% | 30.3% | 5.8% | 2003 | $2,248 | 58.5% | 96.2% | 3.6% |
| Murphy | 3.54 | 42.2 | 5.0% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 2004 | $3,017 | 62.8% | 94.6% | 4.6% |
| Lowry Crossing | 3.25 | 35.5 | 12.1% | 20.0% | 6.7% | 2019 | $2,014 | 38.5% | 92.4% | 3.0% |
| Wylie | 3.28 | 35.7 | 9.1% | 19.6% | 5.7% | 2005 | $2,187 | 44.7% | 91.5% | 3.8% |
| Princeton | 3.06 | 34.2 | 15.4% | 23.1% | 4.8% | 2010 | $2,109 | 27.5% | 89.7% | 3.4% |
| Sachse | 2.89 | 40.4 | 6.3% | 16.3% | 3.6% | 2006 | $2,069 | 51.8% | 96.1% | 5.1% |
| McKinney | 2.88 | 37.3 | 10.2% | 34.6% | 5.6% | 2006 | $2,210 | 54.9% | 95.3% | 3.4% |
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 Lucas. 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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