Population 7,385 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South River City
Household size in South River City
| Period | South River City | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.86 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.97 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.88 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.74 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
South River City is a place of small households, averaging 1.74 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 1.86 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 River City
| Period | South River City | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.7 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.7 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.7 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of South River City is 37.7 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
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 River City
| Period | South River City | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.6% of households in South River City, well 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 South River City
Renters in South River City
| Period | South River City | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.1% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.3% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.0% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.3% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in South River City rent: 57.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About a third of owners (34.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.9 points since 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 River City
| Period | South River City | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in South River City: 13.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Only one other Austin neighborhood has a higher vacancy rate.
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 River City
| Period | South River City | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in South River City are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. 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 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west 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 River City
| Period | South River City | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,093 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,286 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,676 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,950 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$857 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in South River City runs $1,950 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $857 a month since 2006–10, up 78%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northeast.
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 River City
Bachelor's degrees in South River City
| Period | South River City | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.4% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 68.6% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.5% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 76.7% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
South River City is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (76.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.3 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
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 River City
| Period | South River City | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.8% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.5% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in South River City: 94.7% 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 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 River City
| Period | South River City | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in South River City has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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 River City 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 River City | 1.74 | 37.7 | 5.6% | 57.3% | 13.4% | 1979 | $1,950 | 76.7% | 94.7% | 3.3% |
| Bouldin | 1.94 | 36.1 | 4.6% | 58.3% | 7.8% | 1995 | $2,166 | 69.3% | 94.9% | 4.5% |
| Riverside | 1.78 | 29.4 | 7.7% | 91.7% | 8.0% | 1992 | $1,586 | 48.8% | 90.4% | 8.2% |
| East Cesar Chavez | 1.49 | 37.5 | 3.4% | 74.5% | 15.1% | 1994 | $2,379 | 66.0% | 85.5% | 2.0% |
| Saint Edwards | 1.55 | 27.1 | 7.7% | 89.8% | 1.2% | 1982 | $1,539 | 64.1% | 87.1% | 6.2% |
| Downtown Austin | 1.40 | 41.0 | 6.1% | 59.8% | 9.2% | 2003 | $2,760 | 81.9% | 97.1% | 2.7% |
| Zilker | 1.82 | 34.1 | 5.5% | 64.1% | 6.8% | 1995 | $2,418 | 80.0% | 97.2% | 2.3% |
| Parker Lane | 1.86 | 32.5 | 13.1% | 79.5% | 7.9% | 1990 | $1,569 | 47.1% | 91.7% | 7.0% |
| Galindo | 2.15 | 35.8 | 12.9% | 56.2% | 5.3% | 1992 | $1,842 | 53.0% | 90.9% | 13.3% |
| Holly | 1.82 | 36.4 | 10.4% | 58.2% | 10.9% | 1998 | $2,178 | 55.8% | 86.2% | 1.2% |
| Pleasant Valley | 2.16 | 29.1 | 21.3% | 93.3% | 9.4% | 2000 | $1,609 | 43.7% | 74.4% | 1.9% |
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 River City. 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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