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Southlake

Texas · 26,575 residents · 21.834 sq mi
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Southlake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $182,237. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $473,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 267% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,575
+23%since 2000
from 21,519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,217 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 986 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+11%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K12K19K26K34K1990201020202024Southlake
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$182,237
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,549 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,433
+40%since 2000
from $47,597 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
85.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$473,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,976
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $781 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
6.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+1%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(19,789)
Black1.4%(296)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(789)
Asian1.8%(385)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.5%(3,540)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84%(22,324)
Black2%(532)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,458)
Asian6.2%(1,648)
Other2.3%(603)
Diversity Score35.8%(9,501)
Diversity Score
36
+117%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
62.1%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southlake, Texas?

Southlake, Texas has about 26,575 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southlake, Texas?

The typical household in Southlake, Texas earns about $182,237 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 $473,900, and the typical rent is about $1,976 a month.

How educated are people in Southlake, Texas?

About 68.7% 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 2.6% 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 19,509 residents, a change of about 276 percent over that period.

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