Population 6,983 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Central
Household size in North Central
| Period | North Central | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in North Central run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Compared with other San Antonio neighborhoods, North Central has smaller households than most.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.9 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.1 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
North Central is young: half of its residents are under 34.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 33.4 in 2006–10, 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 North Central
| Period | North Central | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in North Central (17.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.4 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 North Central
Renters in North Central
| Period | North Central | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.8% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 68.7% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.0% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.4% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in North Central rent: 66.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than half of owners (53.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in North Central than nationally: 13.2%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in North Central is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. North Central has older homes than most San Antonio neighborhoods.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $824 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $849 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $939 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,341 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$518 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Central pays $1,341 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $518 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 36.5% of household income on rent, 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 southwest; the highest 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 North Central
Bachelor's degrees in North Central
| Period | North Central | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.4% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in North Central than nationally: 26.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share rose.
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 North Central
| Period | North Central | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.8% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.2% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.7% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.0% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in North Central never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 0.8 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 North Central
| Period | North Central | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Central runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
North Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central | 2.41 | 34.9 | 17.2% | 66.4% | 13.2% | 1970 | $1,341 | 26.4% | 84.0% | 4.1% |
| Dellview Area | 2.75 | 38.8 | 20.5% | 37.5% | 11.9% | 1958 | $1,257 | 14.5% | 77.4% | 6.7% |
| Shearer Hills-Ridgeview | 2.50 | 40.5 | 20.0% | 46.5% | 11.9% | 1961 | $1,585 | 25.4% | 87.2% | 4.6% |
| Northwest Los Angeles Heights | 3.00 | 37.9 | 19.9% | 40.9% | 9.9% | 1950 | $1,197 | 4.3% | 63.7% | 5.3% |
| Greater Harmony Hills | 2.32 | 43.5 | 6.1% | 51.8% | 11.0% | 1968 | $1,350 | 39.5% | 90.8% | 2.8% |
| Laddie Place and North Wilson | 1.94 | 44.9 | 13.3% | 73.8% | 10.2% | 1965 | $882 | 16.1% | 70.0% | 9.6% |
| Lockhill Estates | 2.01 | 32.3 | 17.6% | 85.4% | 12.0% | 1987 | $1,256 | 25.1% | 89.9% | 5.1% |
| Los Angeles Heights-Keystone | 3.09 | 40.5 | 18.0% | 25.7% | 13.8% | 1947 | $1,318 | 11.3% | 71.3% | 6.3% |
| Edison | 2.75 | 35.1 | 19.4% | 43.0% | 6.3% | 1950 | $1,150 | 20.2% | 69.6% | 9.1% |
| Oak Hills | 2.36 | 31.2 | 16.0% | 68.5% | 22.0% | 1979 | $1,432 | 36.0% | 93.3% | 4.0% |
| Vance Jackson | 2.15 | 38.9 | 8.8% | 53.9% | 12.6% | 1980 | $1,523 | 45.6% | 91.4% | 3.8% |
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 North Central. 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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