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Cedar Hill

Texas · 49,148 residents · 35.788 sq mi
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Cedar Hill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,715. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $189,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,148
+53%since 2000
from 32,093 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,373 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+17%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K26K35K43K52K1990201020202024Cedar Hill
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,715
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,136 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,350
+30%since 2000
from $23,389 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,475
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $743 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+57%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.6%(8,646)
Black52.5%(25,790)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(11,881)
Asian2.1%(1,035)
Other4.1%(2,036)
Diversity Score79.6%(39,113)
Diversity Score
80
+6%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.9%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar Hill, Texas?

Cedar Hill, Texas has about 49,148 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cedar Hill, Texas earns about $75,715 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 $189,700, and the typical rent is about $1,475 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar Hill, Texas?

About 30.6% 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 8.7% of people in Cedar Hill, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cedar Hill, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cedar Hill, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29,174 residents, a change of about 146 percent over that period.

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