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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cedar Hill

Texas · 19,974 residents · 35.788 sq mi
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Cedar Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,457. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 12,119 residents. Median home value is $84,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 53% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

19,974
−38%vs 2000
vs 32,093 in 2000
1990 – 2025
558 / sq mi
−38%vs 2000
vs 897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.2
−7%vs 2000
vs 31.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
17K26K35K43K52K1990201020202024Cedar Hill
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,457
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,136 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,194
−35%vs 2000
vs $23,389 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.7%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$84,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $96,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$586
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $743 in 2000
US average: $450
79.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.0% in 2000
20.8% rent
2.0
+27%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(16,317)
Black33.4%(10,727)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(3,822)
Asian2%(627)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.1%(24,086)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(16,077)
Black14.3%(2,863)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(1,577)
Asian1.7%(344)
Other3.5%(690)
Diversity Score52.4%(10,466)
52
−30%vs 2000
vs 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.1%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.1 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cedar Hill, Texas?

Cedar Hill, Texas has about 19,974 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cedar Hill, Texas?

The typical household in Cedar Hill, Texas earns about $41,457 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cedar Hill, Texas expensive?

In Cedar Hill, Texas, the median home is worth about $84,500, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar Hill, Texas?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cedar Hill, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cedar Hill, Texas?

About 3.7% of people in Cedar Hill, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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