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Duncanville

Texas · 40,706 residents · 11.202 sq mi
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Duncanville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,614. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,706
+13%since 2000
from 36,081 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,634 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 3,221 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+4%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K37K38K40K41K1990201020202024Duncanville
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,614
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,654 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,873
+13%since 2000
from $22,924 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,240
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $731 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+67%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(20,388)
Black24.5%(8,837)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(5,522)
Asian2%(708)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.8%(26,274)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(8,729)
Black29.7%(12,085)
Hispanic / Latino44.6%(18,166)
Asian1.4%(550)
Other1.3%(517)
Diversity Score81.9%(33,344)
Diversity Score
82
+12%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
13.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.7%
−59.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duncanville, Texas?

Duncanville, Texas has about 40,706 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duncanville, Texas?

The typical household in Duncanville, Texas earns about $57,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duncanville, Texas expensive?

In Duncanville, Texas, the median home is worth about $164,800, and the typical rent is about $1,240 a month.

How educated are people in Duncanville, Texas?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Duncanville, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duncanville, Texas?

About 12.7% of people in Duncanville, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duncanville, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Duncanville, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,958 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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