Population 61,870 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oak Lawn
Household size in Oak Lawn
| Period | Oak Lawn | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.81 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.79 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.69 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.64 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Oak Lawn is a place of small households, averaging 1.64 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 1.81, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the east.
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 Oak Lawn
| Period | Oak Lawn | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.5 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Oak Lawn is young: half of its residents are under 33.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 34.2, even as the national median rose.
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 Oak Lawn
| Period | Oak Lawn | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.7% of households in Oak Lawn, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Dallas neighborhoods have a lower share of single-parent households: only two of 24.
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 Oak Lawn
Renters in Oak Lawn
| Period | Oak Lawn | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.2% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 70.9% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.3% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 75.5% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Oak Lawn rent: 75.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 37.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.3 points, 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 Oak Lawn
| Period | Oak Lawn | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Oak Lawn than nationally: 11.3%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 Oak Lawn
| Period | Oak Lawn | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Oak Lawn is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north has the oldest housing. Only two of Dallas' 24 neighborhoods have newer 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 Oak Lawn
| Period | Oak Lawn | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,145 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,280 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,572 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,044 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$899 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Oak Lawn pays $2,044 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $899 a month from 2006–10, a 79% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the west.
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 Oak Lawn
Bachelor's degrees in Oak Lawn
| Period | Oak Lawn | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.7% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.5% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.5% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.8% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Oak Lawn is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (72.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 13.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Dallas neighborhood has 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 Oak Lawn
| Period | Oak Lawn | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.7% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.9% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Oak Lawn: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.6 points, in line with the national trend. Few Dallas neighborhoods have a higher share of high school graduates: only two of 24.
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 Oak Lawn
| Period | Oak Lawn | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Oak Lawn than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.2 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).
Oak Lawn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lawn | 1.64 | 33.5 | 4.7% | 75.5% | 11.3% | 1998 | $2,044 | 72.8% | 95.4% | 4.0% |
| Near East | 1.36 | 32.7 | 5.9% | 95.7% | 11.3% | 2009 | $1,983 | 48.4% | 84.8% | 3.5% |
| M Streets | 1.87 | 30.7 | 6.1% | 66.0% | 13.2% | 1994 | $1,894 | 73.6% | 94.2% | 3.7% |
| West End Historic District | 1.33 | 34.2 | 2.4% | 87.7% | 9.4% | 1979 | $2,061 | 67.5% | 96.7% | 1.9% |
| Farmers Market District | 1.28 | 32.5 | 2.9% | 93.9% | 12.4% | 2002 | $1,762 | 60.3% | 95.4% | 7.5% |
| Bluffview | 2.29 | 40.7 | 5.3% | 40.5% | 11.8% | 1977 | $2,043 | 69.6% | 94.0% | 4.1% |
| Love Field Area | 2.40 | 35.6 | 16.2% | 75.1% | 9.3% | 1981 | $1,429 | 33.4% | 66.9% | 3.9% |
| Eagle Ford | 3.06 | 31.7 | 16.1% | 52.5% | 6.3% | 1995 | $1,394 | 23.6% | 67.5% | 6.5% |
| Oak Cliff | 2.62 | 37.0 | 10.9% | 44.0% | 8.6% | 1961 | $1,603 | 34.7% | 73.2% | 4.1% |
| Lake Highlands | 2.16 | 33.5 | 10.3% | 84.6% | 13.2% | 1985 | $1,489 | 45.6% | 85.3% | 3.4% |
| North Dallas | 2.11 | 49.4 | 6.0% | 47.7% | 12.5% | 1984 | $1,951 | 70.3% | 98.3% | 2.2% |
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 Oak Lawn. 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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