Population 9,255 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Lamar
Household size in South Lamar
| Period | South Lamar | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.85 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.93 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.83 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.68 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in South Lamar are small: just 1.68 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 1.85 in 2006–10, 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 South Lamar
| Period | South Lamar | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.5 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.9 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.5 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.5, South Lamar is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 31.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Lamar
| Period | South Lamar | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.7% of households in South Lamar, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 Lamar
Renters in South Lamar
| Period | South Lamar | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.0% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 79.4% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.1% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 77.5% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in South Lamar rent: 77.5% 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, 24.2% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.5 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Lamar
| Period | South Lamar | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in South Lamar than nationally: 6.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Austin area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 5.0 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 South Lamar
| Period | South Lamar | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
South Lamar has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. Even so, 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 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 Lamar
| Period | South Lamar | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $888 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,014 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,411 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,642 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$754 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South Lamar costs $1,642 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Austin area overall ($1,911). Rent has climbed $754 a month since 2006–10, up 85%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Lamar
Bachelor's degrees in South Lamar
| Period | South Lamar | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.3% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.9% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.4% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +28.5 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
South Lamar is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (67.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 28.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Lamar
| Period | South Lamar | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.8% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in South Lamar is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Lamar
| Period | South Lamar | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in South Lamar has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.7 points since 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).
South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lamar | 1.68 | 34.5 | 6.7% | 77.5% | 6.3% | 1993 | $1,642 | 67.4% | 93.9% | 2.6% |
| Galindo | 2.15 | 35.8 | 12.9% | 56.2% | 5.3% | 1992 | $1,842 | 53.0% | 90.9% | 13.3% |
| Barton Hills | 1.75 | 36.4 | 3.7% | 75.3% | 6.5% | 1984 | $2,105 | 75.5% | 99.1% | 4.6% |
| South Manchaca | 1.99 | 39.0 | 5.3% | 39.7% | 5.6% | 1966 | $1,675 | 64.6% | 95.2% | 3.0% |
| West Gate | 1.85 | 45.2 | 3.7% | 55.6% | 3.5% | 1975 | $1,453 | 53.7% | 93.1% | 2.4% |
| West Congress | 2.03 | 34.4 | 10.6% | 68.7% | 2.5% | 1980 | $1,481 | 61.5% | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| Zilker | 1.82 | 34.1 | 5.5% | 64.1% | 6.8% | 1995 | $2,418 | 80.0% | 97.2% | 2.3% |
| Saint Edwards | 1.55 | 27.1 | 7.7% | 89.8% | 1.2% | 1982 | $1,539 | 64.1% | 87.1% | 6.2% |
| Bouldin | 1.94 | 36.1 | 4.6% | 58.3% | 7.8% | 1995 | $2,166 | 69.3% | 94.9% | 4.5% |
| East Congress | 1.86 | 34.0 | 3.5% | 69.3% | 4.2% | 1988 | $1,906 | 50.0% | 89.1% | 6.8% |
| South River City | 1.74 | 37.7 | 5.6% | 57.3% | 13.4% | 1979 | $1,950 | 76.7% | 94.7% | 3.3% |
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 South 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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