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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Southlake

Texas · 21,519 residents · 21.834 sq mi
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Southlake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,549. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 14,453 residents. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $337,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 229% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,519
+205%since 1990
from 7,066 in 1990
1990 – 2025
986 / sq mi
+205%since 1990
from 324 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+4%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K12K19K26K34K1990201020202024Southlake
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$131,549
+69%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,999 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$47,597
+108%since 1990
from $22,844 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$337,400
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $168,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$781
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $660 in 1990
US average: $602
95.8%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 87.0% in 1990
4.2% rent
2.6
−10%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(6,803)
Black0.9%(66)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(278)
Asian0.7%(52)
Diversity Score17.5%(1,236)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(19,789)
Black1.4%(296)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(789)
Asian1.8%(385)
Diversity Score16.5%(3,540)
16
−6%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

59.2%
+24.8 ptssince 1990
from 34.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.6%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.1%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
−23%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southlake, Texas?

Southlake, Texas has about 21,519 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Southlake, Texas?

The typical household in Southlake, Texas earns about $131,549 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southlake, Texas expensive?

In Southlake, Texas, the median home is worth about $337,400, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Southlake, Texas?

About 59.2% of adults age 25 and over in Southlake, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southlake, Texas?

About 1.8% of people in Southlake, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southlake, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Southlake, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,453 residents, a change of about 205 percent over that period.

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

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