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Oak Lawn

Texas · Dallas · 56,647 residents · 4.644 sq mi
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The short version

Oak Lawn is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,304. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $474,615. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% more than the Dallas median. These figures are approximated by combining the 21 census tracts that make up Oak Lawn; 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 33.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
24% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56,647
Population density
12,198 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,304
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$93,713
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$474,615
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,021
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.1%
75.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(32,193)
Black9.5%(5,385)
Hispanic / Latino22%(12,478)
Asian7.8%(4,441)
Other3.8%(2,150)
Diversity Score76.5%(43,326)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(32,193)
Black9.5%(5,385)
Hispanic / Latino22%(12,478)
Asian7.8%(4,441)
Other3.8%(2,150)
Diversity Score76.5%(43,326)
Diversity Score
76
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Foreign born
15.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Lawn, Dallas, Texas?

Oak Lawn, Dallas, Texas has about 56,647 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Lawn, Dallas, Texas?

The typical household in Oak Lawn, Dallas, Texas earns about $103,304 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Lawn, Dallas, Texas expensive?

In Oak Lawn, Dallas, Texas, the median home is worth about $474,615, and the typical rent is about $2,021 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Lawn, Dallas, Texas?

About 71.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Lawn, Dallas, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Lawn, Dallas, Texas?

About 8.8% of people in Oak Lawn, 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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