Population 7,747 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Lamar
Household size in North Lamar
| Period | North Lamar | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.98 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.33 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.11 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.12 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
North Lamar is a place of big households: 3.12 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 climbed from 2.98, even as the national average fell. No other Austin neighborhood has larger households.
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 Lamar
| Period | North Lamar | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.1 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.3 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.3 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
North Lamar is young: half of its residents are under 32.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 26.5 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 Lamar
| Period | North Lamar | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in North Lamar (22.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only one other Austin 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 Lamar
Renters in North Lamar
| Period | North Lamar | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.1% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 75.0% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.5% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 78.3% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in North Lamar rent: 78.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly four in ten owners (38.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 5.2 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 North Lamar
| Period | North Lamar | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in North Lamar than nationally: 6.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Austin area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 5.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Lamar
| Period | North Lamar | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in North Lamar is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Locally, though, homes here are older than in the wider Austin area, where the median home dates to 2000. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south 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 North Lamar
| Period | North Lamar | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $827 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $992 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,187 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,541 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$715 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Lamar costs $1,541 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Austin area as a whole ($1,911). Rent has climbed $715 a month since 2006–10, up 86%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 40.9% 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 North Lamar
Bachelor's degrees in North Lamar
| Period | North Lamar | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.6% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +20.1 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in North Lamar (28.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 20.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Austin neighborhood has a lower 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 North Lamar
| Period | North Lamar | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.9% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 58.2% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 57.7% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.6% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in North Lamar never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 12.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Austin neighborhoods have a lower share of high school graduates: only two of 61.
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 Lamar
| Period | North Lamar | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.4% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −12.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Lamar has been low: just 0.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. North Lamar has the lowest unemployment rate of any Austin neighborhood. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 12.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Lamar 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 Lamar | 3.12 | 32.3 | 22.2% | 78.3% | 6.0% | 1989 | $1,541 | 28.6% | 72.6% | 0.4% |
| North Austin | 2.41 | 34.1 | 19.8% | 67.8% | 7.5% | 1978 | $1,520 | 30.0% | 74.2% | 6.3% |
| Windsor Hills | 2.20 | 43.1 | 12.0% | 48.1% | 2.7% | 1983 | $1,766 | 42.8% | 86.1% | 7.4% |
| Heritage Hills | 2.23 | 35.2 | 14.9% | 70.5% | 4.2% | 1987 | $1,410 | 37.6% | 71.3% | 3.8% |
| Georgian Acres | 2.17 | 34.3 | 14.2% | 80.4% | 5.8% | 1981 | $1,391 | 43.9% | 82.5% | 10.6% |
| Wooten | 2.29 | 33.4 | 17.1% | 55.8% | 6.7% | 1971 | $1,536 | 42.0% | 89.1% | 6.5% |
| North Burnet | 1.43 | 31.7 | 4.5% | 89.9% | 9.5% | 2004 | $1,803 | 66.8% | 96.5% | 4.7% |
| Crestview | 1.92 | 35.9 | 6.0% | 54.7% | 8.7% | 1984 | $1,978 | 79.6% | 98.2% | 3.0% |
| Highland | 2.11 | 31.7 | 18.4% | 71.0% | 8.4% | 1981 | $1,636 | 55.0% | 93.5% | 4.1% |
| Saint Johns | 2.46 | 30.8 | 9.2% | 83.1% | 5.2% | 1983 | $1,540 | 32.6% | 80.3% | 4.9% |
| Coronado Hills | 2.31 | 29.7 | 15.6% | 79.5% | 3.1% | 1984 | $1,560 | 32.0% | 84.1% | 0.5% |
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 North Lamar. 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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