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Southside Place

Texas · 1,916 residents (2025 est.) · 0.249 sq mi
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Southside Place is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $162,885. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 88% 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 $1,699,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,706
+10%since 2000
from 1,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,851 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 6,209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
−2%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,916 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Southside Place
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$162,885
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,267 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$136,212
+139%since 2000
from $57,021 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.573
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.575 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information3.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,699,100
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,856
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
47.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.4
+92%since 2000
from 5.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,343)
Black1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(100)
Asian4.1%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score27%(418)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(1,118)
Black4.7%(80)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(148)
Asian11.8%(201)
Other9.3%(159)
Diversity Score67.3%(1,148)
Diversity Score
67
+149%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
87.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
50.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+69%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 5.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 92.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 74.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 11.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southside Place, Texas?

Southside Place, Texas has about 1,706 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southside Place, Texas?

The typical household in Southside Place, Texas earns about $162,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southside Place, Texas expensive?

In Southside Place, Texas, the median home is worth about $1,699,100, and the typical rent is about $1,856 a month.

How educated are people in Southside Place, Texas?

About 87.5% of adults age 25 and over in Southside Place, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southside Place, Texas?

About 5.0% of people in Southside Place, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southside Place, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Southside Place, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 314 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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