Population 5,862 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Manchaca
Household size in South Manchaca
| Period | South Manchaca | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.99 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.43 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in South Manchaca are small: just 1.99 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 2.42 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 Manchaca
| Period | South Manchaca | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.0 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 39.0, the median age in South Manchaca is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Austin area as a whole, where the median age is 37.2. The median age has climbed from 33.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Manchaca
| Period | South Manchaca | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.3% of households in South Manchaca, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 9.8 points since 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 South Manchaca
Renters in South Manchaca
| Period | South Manchaca | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.5% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.1% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.1% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.7% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in South Manchaca than nationally: 39.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 21.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the north. The renter share is down 10.8 points from 2006–10, 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 Manchaca
| Period | South Manchaca | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in South Manchaca: just 5.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. The picture is much the same across the Austin area. Vacancy has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Manchaca
| Period | South Manchaca | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in South Manchaca is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north. Few Austin neighborhoods have older homes: only three of 61.
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 Manchaca
| Period | South Manchaca | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $919 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,075 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,474 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,675 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$756 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South Manchaca costs $1,675 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Austin area overall ($1,911). Rents are up $756 a month from 2006–10, an 82% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.3% 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 South Manchaca
Bachelor's degrees in South Manchaca
| Period | South Manchaca | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.3% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.8% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.6% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +31.9 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in South Manchaca: 64.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 31.9 points, 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 Manchaca
| Period | South Manchaca | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.9% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.8% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.6% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in South Manchaca: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 9.3 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 Manchaca
| Period | South Manchaca | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Manchaca has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 Manchaca 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 Manchaca | 1.99 | 39.0 | 5.3% | 39.7% | 5.6% | 1966 | $1,675 | 64.6% | 95.2% | 3.0% |
| West Congress | 2.03 | 34.4 | 10.6% | 68.7% | 2.5% | 1980 | $1,481 | 61.5% | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| West Gate | 1.85 | 45.2 | 3.7% | 55.6% | 3.5% | 1975 | $1,453 | 53.7% | 93.1% | 2.4% |
| Garrison Park | 2.04 | 38.0 | 7.7% | 49.7% | 4.9% | 1981 | $1,787 | 54.1% | 92.1% | 3.2% |
| South Lamar | 1.68 | 34.5 | 6.7% | 77.5% | 6.3% | 1993 | $1,642 | 67.4% | 93.9% | 2.6% |
| East Congress | 1.86 | 34.0 | 3.5% | 69.3% | 4.2% | 1988 | $1,906 | 50.0% | 89.1% | 6.8% |
| Sweetbriar | 1.94 | 35.6 | 7.2% | 71.3% | 7.0% | 1991 | $1,747 | 45.2% | 92.7% | 5.3% |
| Galindo | 2.15 | 35.8 | 12.9% | 56.2% | 5.3% | 1992 | $1,842 | 53.0% | 90.9% | 13.3% |
| Saint Edwards | 1.55 | 27.1 | 7.7% | 89.8% | 1.2% | 1982 | $1,539 | 64.1% | 87.1% | 6.2% |
| Barton Hills | 1.75 | 36.4 | 3.7% | 75.3% | 6.5% | 1984 | $2,105 | 75.5% | 99.1% | 4.6% |
| Franklin Park | 2.85 | 37.7 | 17.1% | 49.7% | 6.0% | 1983 | $1,683 | 17.9% | 63.6% | 8.8% |
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 South Manchaca. 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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