Population 65,077 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South East
Household size in South East
| Period | South East | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.09 | 2.81 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.27 | 2.90 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.36 | 2.97 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.35 | 2.89 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | +0.08 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
South East is a place of big households: 3.35 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 3.09, even as the national average fell. Only one other Fort Worth 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 South East
| Period | South East | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.8 | 33.1 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.3 | 33.6 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.5 | 33.8 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.9 | 34.7 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +1.5 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.9, South East is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.8, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
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 South East
| Period | South East | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 15.6% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 15.9% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 15.9% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 14.3% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in South East: 19.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. South East has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Fort Worth neighborhoods.
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 South East
Renters in South East
| Period | South East | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9% | 41.1% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.1% | 43.5% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.3% | 44.5% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.8% | 44.5% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in South East than nationally: 45.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 69.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the south. The renter share is up 6.8 points from 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 South East
| Period | South East | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 12.2% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 10.4% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 9.3% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −2.9 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in South East is close to the national rate: 8.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.9 points, a much bigger shift than 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 South East
| Period | South East | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1977 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1979 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1980 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1986 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +9 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
South East is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest 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 South East
| Period | South East | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $726 | $943 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $802 | $1,005 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $911 | $1,192 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,299 | $1,669 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$574 | +$726 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in South East runs $1,299 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $574 a month since 2006–10, up 79%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 37.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 South East
Bachelor's degrees in South East
| Period | South East | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 24.8% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 25.4% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 27.2% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 29.6% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in South East: 7.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Fort Worth 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 South East
| Period | South East | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.5% | 77.8% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 59.0% | 78.8% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 61.6% | 80.0% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 61.2% | 82.7% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +4.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults in South East never finished high school, well above the national share: only 61.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.7 points, in line with the national trend. Of Fort Worth's 19 neighborhoods, only two have 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 South East
| Period | South East | Fort Worth | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 9.2% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South East runs well above the national rate: 8.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. South East has the highest unemployment rate of any Fort Worth neighborhood. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.6 points, as it has 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).
South East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South East | 3.35 | 32.9 | 19.3% | 45.8% | 8.7% | 1969 | $1,299 | 7.7% | 61.2% | 8.7% |
| Southside | 3.06 | 33.1 | 16.9% | 51.1% | 12.8% | 1968 | $1,261 | 14.4% | 64.5% | 5.0% |
| Fairmount | 2.31 | 35.9 | 2.8% | 41.3% | 13.5% | 1959 | $1,378 | 53.0% | 85.2% | 2.6% |
| Sycamore | 3.33 | 31.5 | 22.1% | 48.7% | 8.4% | 1985 | $1,408 | 17.2% | 73.8% | 4.8% |
| Downtown Fort Worth | 1.44 | 39.1 | 2.8% | 75.9% | 16.5% | 1991 | $1,774 | 44.2% | 85.6% | 2.2% |
| Scenic Bluff | 2.49 | 31.1 | 7.8% | 61.6% | 11.0% | 1985 | $1,590 | 34.3% | 74.7% | 3.9% |
| West | 2.63 | 39.8 | 10.8% | 33.6% | 8.6% | 1980 | $1,648 | 37.7% | 91.3% | 5.4% |
| Eastside | 2.78 | 33.9 | 15.7% | 52.7% | 11.0% | 1983 | $1,504 | 26.5% | 84.4% | 7.1% |
| TCU-West Cliff | 2.74 | 33.6 | 9.6% | 41.8% | 13.0% | 1965 | $1,757 | 61.5% | 90.7% | 4.7% |
| Southwest Arlington | 2.69 | 40.8 | 12.3% | 32.4% | 6.6% | 1992 | $1,885 | 40.6% | 94.2% | 5.0% |
| Arlington Heights | 1.90 | 38.3 | 3.9% | 55.8% | 12.4% | 1977 | $1,550 | 63.2% | 93.6% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Anaheim Hills, Anaheim, CA · Yorkville, Manhattan, NY · Woodward Park, Fresno, CA · Winnetka Heights, Dallas, TX · Westwood, Los Angeles, CA · Western Addition, San Francisco, CA · Westchester, Los Angeles, CA · Westchase, Houston, TX · West Ridge, Chicago, IL · West, Fresno, CA
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 South East. 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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