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Wolf Creek

Texas · Dallas · 36,267 residents · 8.397 sq mi
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The short version

Wolf Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,790. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $208,009. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up Wolf Creek; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,267
Population density
4,319 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,790
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,710
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,009
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,568
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.1%
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic5.6%(2,029)
Black59.4%(21,531)
Hispanic / Latino31.9%(11,576)
Asian0.7%(242)
Other2.5%(889)
Diversity Score67.7%(24,566)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.6%(2,029)
Black59.4%(21,531)
Hispanic / Latino31.9%(11,576)
Asian0.7%(242)
Other2.5%(889)
Diversity Score67.7%(24,566)
Diversity Score
68
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
Female
53.5%
Foreign born
14.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolf Creek, Dallas, Texas?

Wolf Creek, Dallas, Texas has about 36,267 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wolf Creek, Dallas, Texas?

The typical household in Wolf Creek, Dallas, Texas earns about $54,790 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wolf Creek, Dallas, Texas expensive?

In Wolf Creek, Dallas, Texas, the median home is worth about $208,009, and the typical rent is about $1,568 a month.

How educated are people in Wolf Creek, Dallas, Texas?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wolf Creek, Dallas, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wolf Creek, Dallas, Texas?

About 23.5% of people in Wolf Creek, 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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