Population 4,328 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North College
Household size in North College
| Period | North College | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.45 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.59 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.62 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | +0.12 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in North College average 2.64 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.46, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 College
| Period | North College | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4 | 35.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 26.1 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 27.9 | 35.5 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 23.9 | 35.5 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.5 | −0.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 23.9, North College is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Only one other Abilene neighborhood is younger.
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 College
| Period | North College | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 13.1% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 13.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 13.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 28.4% | 12.8% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly three in ten households in North College (28.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. No other Abilene neighborhood has a higher 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 North College
Renters in North College
| Period | North College | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.9% | 39.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.3% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.4% | 43.3% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.0% | 40.6% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in North College: 54.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than four in ten owners (44.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 College
| Period | North College | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 11.0% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 13.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 14.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 13.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +2.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.0% of the housing in North College, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only one other Abilene neighborhood has a higher 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 North College
| Period | North College | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1971 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1972 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1973 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1975 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +8 | +6 |
North College is a place of older homes: half were built before 1953, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of Abilene's 13 neighborhoods, only two have older homes.
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 College
| Period | North College | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $604 | $854 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $715 | $864 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $803 | $1,062 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $886 | $1,311 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$281 | +$456 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North College costs $886 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 32.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. North College has the lowest rents of any Abilene neighborhood.
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 College
Bachelor's degrees in North College
| Period | North College | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 24.2% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 25.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 28.7% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +3.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in North College: 18.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. North College has a lower share of college graduates than most Abilene neighborhoods.
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 College
| Period | North College | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.7% | 83.7% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 73.3% | 84.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.8% | 88.1% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.1% | 89.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +5.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in North College is close to the national rate: 88.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
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 College
| Period | North College | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 5.3% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 3.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North College has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Among Abilene's 13 neighborhoods, though, only two have higher unemployment. 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 College 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 College | 2.64 | 23.9 | 28.4% | 54.0% | 22.0% | 1953 | $886 | 18.2% | 88.1% | 2.9% |
| Abilene Heights Area | 2.63 | 23.3 | 1.8% | 58.6% | 31.5% | 1984 | $1,121 | 51.6% | 98.1% | 3.5% |
| Sears Park Area | 2.71 | 35.4 | 24.3% | 54.3% | 14.4% | 1962 | $1,000 | 12.9% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Cobb Park Area | 2.65 | 32.1 | 28.0% | 43.6% | 19.3% | 1953 | $1,035 | 11.8% | 78.8% | 2.8% |
| Sayles Boulevard Area | 2.16 | 49.5 | 14.7% | 36.6% | 18.2% | 1945 | $1,199 | 28.7% | 87.2% | 2.0% |
| Westwood Richland | 2.96 | 37.9 | 14.5% | 30.6% | 10.6% | 1960 | $1,246 | 18.5% | 85.5% | 1.8% |
| Elmwood Area | 2.61 | 37.9 | 15.7% | 39.1% | 11.6% | 1954 | $1,222 | 20.1% | 81.1% | 2.0% |
| Over Place Area | 2.70 | 26.7 | 12.8% | 50.4% | 7.7% | 1955 | $1,158 | 14.0% | 91.9% | 0.9% |
| River Oaks-Brookhollow | 2.47 | 39.8 | 13.3% | 29.5% | 7.2% | 1966 | $1,266 | 44.0% | 93.5% | 1.9% |
| Park Central Area | 1.95 | 29.8 | 8.1% | 78.7% | 12.1% | 1989 | $1,143 | 29.7% | 95.2% | 1.6% |
| Chimney Rock Area | 2.60 | 45.5 | 8.4% | 13.5% | 13.2% | 1986 | $1,843 | 44.8% | 95.2% | 2.8% |
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 College. 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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