Population 4,481 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sears Park Area
Household size in Sears Park Area
| Period | Sears Park Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.45 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.59 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.62 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.12 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Sears Park Area average 2.71 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Abilene overall, where it has 2.57 people. Of Abilene's 13 neighborhoods, only two have 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 Sears Park Area
| Period | Sears Park Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.2 | 35.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.4 | 35.4 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.0 | 35.5 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.4 | 35.5 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | −0.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Sears Park Area is young: half of its residents are under 35.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.2, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Sears Park Area
| Period | Sears Park Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 13.1% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.8% | 13.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 13.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 12.8% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Sears Park Area: 24.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Of Abilene's 13 neighborhoods, only two have 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 Sears Park Area
Renters in Sears Park Area
| Period | Sears Park Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8% | 39.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.3% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.4% | 43.3% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.3% | 40.6% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Sears Park Area rent: 54.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 58.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Only two of Abilene's 13 neighborhoods 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 Sears Park Area
| Period | Sears Park Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 11.0% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 13.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 14.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 13.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +2.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.4% of the housing in Sears Park Area, 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. Abilene as a whole looks much the same.
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 Sears Park Area
| Period | Sears Park Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1971 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1972 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1973 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1975 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Sears Park Area is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 Sears Park Area
| Period | Sears Park Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $668 | $854 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $672 | $864 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $744 | $1,062 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,000 | $1,311 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$332 | +$456 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sears Park Area costs $1,000 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 35.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Abilene neighborhood has lower rents.
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 Sears Park Area
Bachelor's degrees in Sears Park Area
| Period | Sears Park Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 24.2% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 25.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 28.7% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +3.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Sears Park Area have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 12.9%, against 35.6% nationally. Of Abilene's 13 neighborhoods, only two 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 Sears Park Area
| Period | Sears Park Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.0% | 83.7% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.1% | 84.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.2% | 88.1% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.7% | 89.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +5.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in Sears Park Area never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Only one other Abilene neighborhood has a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Sears Park Area
| Period | Sears Park Area | Abilene | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 5.3% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 3.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Sears Park Area has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Abilene as a whole looks much the same. 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).
Sears Park Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sears Park Area | 2.71 | 35.4 | 24.3% | 54.3% | 14.4% | 1962 | $1,000 | 12.9% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| North College | 2.64 | 23.9 | 28.4% | 54.0% | 22.0% | 1953 | $886 | 18.2% | 88.1% | 2.9% |
| Cobb Park Area | 2.65 | 32.1 | 28.0% | 43.6% | 19.3% | 1953 | $1,035 | 11.8% | 78.8% | 2.8% |
| Westwood Richland | 2.96 | 37.9 | 14.5% | 30.6% | 10.6% | 1960 | $1,246 | 18.5% | 85.5% | 1.8% |
| Sayles Boulevard Area | 2.16 | 49.5 | 14.7% | 36.6% | 18.2% | 1945 | $1,199 | 28.7% | 87.2% | 2.0% |
| Abilene Heights Area | 2.63 | 23.3 | 1.8% | 58.6% | 31.5% | 1984 | $1,121 | 51.6% | 98.1% | 3.5% |
| 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 Sears Park Area. 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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