Population 5,386 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sansom Park
Household size in Sansom Park
| Period | Sansom Park | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.19 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.49 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.80 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.01 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Sansom Park are large by national standards, averaging 3.01 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.19, 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 Sansom Park
| Period | Sansom Park | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.8 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.6 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.5 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Sansom Park is young: half of its residents are under 30.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 29.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 31 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people are 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 Sansom Park
| Period | Sansom Park | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Sansom Park (9.8%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.2 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 Sansom Park
Renters in Sansom Park
| Period | Sansom Park | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.4% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.1% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 64.5% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +32.4 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Sansom Park: 64.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About seven in ten owners (71.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 32.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only seven of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 Sansom Park
| Period | Sansom Park | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Sansom Park: 16.7% of homes are empty, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 7.5 points, 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 Sansom Park
| Period | Sansom Park | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +35 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Sansom Park has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southwest 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 Sansom Park
| Period | Sansom Park | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $769 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $823 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $911 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,167 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$399 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sansom Park pays $1,167 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $399 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.9% of the typical renter's income, 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 Sansom Park
Bachelor's degrees in Sansom Park
| Period | Sansom Park | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Sansom Park: 7.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.7 points, in line with the national trend. Only six of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have 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 Sansom Park
| Period | Sansom Park | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.3% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 57.9% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.5% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.3% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in Sansom Park never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.0 points, as it has nationally. Sansom Park has a lower 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 Sansom Park
| Period | Sansom Park | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −13.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Sansom Park than nationally: unemployment was 7.1%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 13.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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).
Sansom Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sansom Park | 3.01 | 30.5 | 9.8% | 64.5% | 16.7% | 1992 | $1,167 | 7.5% | 72.3% | 7.1% |
| Naval Air Station JRB | 3.88 | 36.8 | 20.4% | 89.9% | 57.8% | 1963 | $1,172 | 3.3% | 68.2% | 0.0% |
| River Oaks | 3.31 | 36.5 | 12.9% | 23.4% | 5.8% | 1956 | $1,239 | 12.3% | 69.4% | 6.8% |
| Lake Worth | 2.42 | 40.6 | 12.7% | 50.4% | 8.1% | 1976 | $1,408 | 16.9% | 81.0% | 9.5% |
| Westworth Village | 2.36 | 39.1 | 3.1% | 46.5% | 5.7% | 1978 | $1,887 | 29.7% | 93.4% | 3.5% |
| Westover Hills | 2.24 | 45.9 | 8.3% | 26.6% | 8.7% | 1969 | $1,363 | 67.7% | 98.1% | 2.6% |
| Saginaw | 2.83 | 36.2 | 9.7% | 31.2% | 3.2% | 1997 | $1,872 | 25.6% | 91.4% | 4.7% |
| White Settlement | 2.84 | 34.1 | 14.2% | 39.3% | 13.9% | 1975 | $1,366 | 17.3% | 79.1% | 3.5% |
| Fort Worth | 2.89 | 34.7 | 14.3% | 44.5% | 9.3% | 1986 | $1,669 | 29.6% | 82.7% | 5.1% |
| Blue Mound | 2.96 | 36.3 | 13.9% | 29.9% | 2.5% | 1974 | $1,663 | 11.1% | 76.8% | 3.3% |
| Lakeside | 2.59 | 45.7 | 5.6% | 13.6% | 6.7% | 1976 | $1,669 | 33.6% | 95.9% | 4.2% |
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 Sansom Park. 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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