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Near East

Texas · Dallas · 9,903 residents · 0.945 sq mi
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The short version

Near East is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,384. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $800,800. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 66% more than the Dallas median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Near East; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
5% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,903
Population density
10,479 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,384
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$57,199
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services31.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration31.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$800,800
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,129
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.4%
94.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(4,443)
Black23.5%(2,328)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(2,224)
Asian6.7%(663)
Other2.5%(245)
Diversity Score86%(8,516)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(4,443)
Black23.5%(2,328)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(2,224)
Asian6.7%(663)
Other2.5%(245)
Diversity Score86%(8,516)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
83.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
76.2%
Female
23.8%
Foreign born
14.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Dallas

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Places similar to Near East

Silver Terrace
Pop 8,920
Mission Bay Park
Pop 9,072
Victoria
Pop 9,143
Kensington
Pop 8,903
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NEAR EAST VS
Silver Terrace
Income$118,016+1%
Home value$1,101,512+38%
Population8,920−10%
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NEAR EAST VS
Mission Bay Park
Income$120,763+3%
Home value$1,218,080+52%
Population9,072−8%
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NEAR EAST VS
Victoria
Income$121,456+3%
Home value$595,924−26%
Population9,143−8%
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NEAR EAST VS
Kensington
Income$120,414+3%
Home value$1,216,647+52%
Population8,903−10%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Near East, Dallas, Texas?

Near East, Dallas, Texas has about 9,903 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Near East, Dallas, Texas?

The typical household in Near East, Dallas, Texas earns about $117,384 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Near East, Dallas, Texas expensive?

In Near East, Dallas, Texas, the median home is worth about $800,800, and the typical rent is about $2,129 a month.

How educated are people in Near East, Dallas, Texas?

About 38.4% of adults age 25 and over in Near East, Dallas, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Near East, Dallas, Texas?

About 7.6% of people in Near East, Dallas, 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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