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South Lamar

Texas · Austin · 7,635 residents · 0.95 sq mi
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The short version

South Lamar has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,434. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $516,374. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up South Lamar; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,635
Population density
8,037 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,434
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$72,409
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$516,374
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,696
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.1%
81.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic55%(4,200)
Black2.1%(158)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(2,002)
Asian4.6%(352)
Other12.1%(923)
Diversity Score76.4%(5,836)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55%(4,200)
Black2.1%(158)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(2,002)
Asian4.6%(352)
Other12.1%(923)
Diversity Score76.4%(5,836)
Diversity Score
76
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
Female
42.4%
Foreign born
8.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Lamar, Austin, Texas?

South Lamar, Austin, Texas has about 7,635 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Lamar, Austin, Texas?

The typical household in South Lamar, Austin, Texas earns about $79,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Lamar, Austin, Texas expensive?

In South Lamar, Austin, Texas, the median home is worth about $516,374, and the typical rent is about $1,696 a month.

How educated are people in South Lamar, Austin, Texas?

About 66.3% of adults age 25 and over in South Lamar, Austin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Lamar, Austin, Texas?

About 18.0% of people in South Lamar, Austin, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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