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Northlake

Texas · 12,036 residents (2025 est.) · 18.405 sq mi
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Northlake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,469. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,362 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $565,600. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 595%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,283
+799%since 2000
from 921 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
450 / sq mi
+863%since 2009
from 47 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
32.6
+7%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,036 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
02K5K7K9K1990201020202024Northlake
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.3%(685)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 913.3%(1,101)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.6%(465)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.5%(370)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(365)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3419.9%(1,651)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.4%(1,527)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.9%(819)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.4%(780)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743.5%(292)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.2%(182)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.6%(46)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,469
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,560
+195%since 2000
from $18,517 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.8%
+52.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−6%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$565,600
+595%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,746
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $622 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+365%since 2009
from 1.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
88
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Northlake on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(797)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(100)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(4,943)
Black9.3%(772)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(1,297)
Asian9.5%(791)
Other5.8%(480)
Diversity Score
75
+100%since 2009
from 37 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.6%(633)
Puerto Rican1.4%(113)
Argentine1%(79)
Spaniard0.7%(60)
Colombian0.6%(49)
Costa Rican0.6%(48)
Cuban0.4%(29)
Guatemalan0.2%(19)
Venezuelan0.2%(14)
Asian origin
Asian Indian4.4%(362)
Korean2.1%(171)
Nepalese0.9%(77)
Vietnamese0.9%(74)
Filipino0.4%(30)
Chinese0.2%(16)
Mien0.1%(10)
Sri Lankan0.1%(9)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.5%(42)
Ancestry
German11.6%(963)
English9.6%(792)
American5.9%(485)
Irish5.4%(446)
Italian4.4%(361)
Polish4%(328)
Serbian1.1%(95)
Dutch1.1%(94)
Scottish1%(86)
Swedish0.9%(74)
Portuguese0.7%(62)
French0.7%(61)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.4%(30)
Welsh0.4%(30)
Greek0.4%(29)
Hungarian0.3%(21)
Brazilian0.2%(20)
Danish0.2%(19)
Norwegian0.2%(16)
Swiss0.2%(15)
Czech0.1%(9)
Arab0.1%(7)
Egyptian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.6%
+31.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 81.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−51.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 6.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2017
from 91.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.3%(486)
Married78.5%(2,202)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced4.2%(118)
Women 15+
Never married25.9%(835)
Married61%(1,968)
Widowed2.9%(93)
Divorced10.2%(330)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northlake, Texas?

Northlake, Texas has about 8,283 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northlake, Texas?

The typical household in Northlake, Texas earns about $123,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northlake, Texas expensive?

In Northlake, Texas, the median home is worth about $565,600, and the typical rent is about $1,746 a month.

How educated are people in Northlake, Texas?

About 52.6% of adults age 25 and over in Northlake, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northlake, Texas?

About 6.3% of people in Northlake, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northlake, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Northlake, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,047 residents, a change of about 3410 percent over that period.

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

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