Population 3,010 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Southmoreland
Household size in Southmoreland
| Period | Southmoreland | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.67 | 2.57 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.74 | 2.60 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.66 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.58 | 2.55 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Southmoreland is a place of small households, averaging 1.58 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Only one other Kansas City neighborhood has smaller 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 Southmoreland
| Period | Southmoreland | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8 | 37.5 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.8 | 37.9 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.2 | 38.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.1 | 39.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +1.7 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.1, Southmoreland 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. Southmoreland is younger than most Kansas City neighborhoods.
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 Southmoreland
| Period | Southmoreland | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 11.9% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 11.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 10.9% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.2% of households in Southmoreland, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. No other Kansas City neighborhood has a lower 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 Southmoreland
Renters in Southmoreland
| Period | Southmoreland | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.3% | 31.2% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 76.3% | 33.7% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.7% | 34.9% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.5% | 34.2% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Southmoreland: 62.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than a third of owners (35.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Southmoreland has a higher share of renters than at least four in five Kansas City neighborhoods.
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 Southmoreland
| Period | Southmoreland | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 9.7% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 7.5% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Southmoreland: 18.7% of homes are empty, 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. Southmoreland has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of Kansas City neighborhoods.
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 Southmoreland
| Period | Southmoreland | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1976 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1977 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1977 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Southmoreland is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1953, 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 Southmoreland
| Period | Southmoreland | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $675 | $897 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $759 | $980 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $895 | $1,095 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,238 | $1,395 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$563 | +$498 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in Southmoreland pays $1,238 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 30.4% of household income on rent, just over 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 Southmoreland
Bachelor's degrees in Southmoreland
| Period | Southmoreland | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.9% | 33.5% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.5% | 34.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.9% | 37.1% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.1% | 39.7% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.2 pts | +6.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Southmoreland is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (65.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Southmoreland has a higher share of college graduates than at least four in five Kansas City neighborhoods.
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 Southmoreland
| Period | Southmoreland | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.3% | 90.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 90.9% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 91.8% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 92.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Southmoreland: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Compared with other Kansas City neighborhoods, Southmoreland has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
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 Southmoreland
| Period | Southmoreland | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 6.8% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.3% | 4.0% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | −2.9 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Southmoreland has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Southmoreland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southmoreland | 1.58 | 33.1 | 3.2% | 62.5% | 18.7% | 1953 | $1,238 | 65.1% | 95.0% | 2.5% |
| South Plaza | 1.65 | 39.9 | 4.7% | 58.0% | 29.9% | 1974 | $1,734 | 81.8% | 98.9% | 3.6% |
| West Plaza | 1.59 | 35.3 | 5.7% | 66.1% | 10.0% | 1948 | $1,434 | 71.6% | 98.5% | 1.5% |
| Volker | 1.75 | 36.8 | 6.4% | 61.0% | 11.9% | 1939 | $1,169 | 63.8% | 98.0% | 4.0% |
| Eastern 49-63 | 2.34 | 29.3 | 9.3% | 50.2% | 7.0% | 1938 | $1,395 | 51.8% | 90.1% | 10.6% |
| Western 49-63 | 2.10 | 35.6 | 5.0% | 18.3% | 4.4% | 1938 | $1,644 | 70.7% | 99.3% | 4.8% |
| Blue Hills | 2.24 | 34.8 | 20.9% | 46.9% | 21.8% | 1944 | $1,302 | 22.3% | 92.7% | 7.8% |
| Oak Park Northwest | 2.23 | 44.8 | 12.6% | 49.2% | 18.9% | 1939 | $943 | 12.4% | 86.7% | 12.9% |
| Rosedale | 2.00 | 36.8 | 10.9% | 61.7% | 13.8% | 1960 | $1,281 | 37.9% | 91.1% | 4.0% |
| North Town Fork Creek | 2.17 | 41.7 | 17.9% | 48.4% | 15.0% | 1949 | $833 | 13.2% | 80.5% | 8.2% |
| East Community Team South | 2.26 | 39.8 | 14.0% | 52.5% | 11.8% | 1942 | $1,052 | 7.5% | 66.3% | 6.5% |
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 Southmoreland. 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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