Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX

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2021 Population

110,965

1.26% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.8

0.855% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.3%

5.26% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$83,774

4.41% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$729,700

0.151% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

54,701

2.12% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX had a population of 111k people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $83,774. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX declined from 112,377 to 110,965, a −1.26% decrease and its median household income grew from $80,234 to $83,774, a 4.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.4%), White (Hispanic) (16%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.95%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.31%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.64%).

29.3% of the households in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

87.9% of the residents in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX are Southern Methodist University (228246) (4,258 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (628 degrees), and PCI Health Training Center (397 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX was $729,700, and the homeownership rate was 44.7%.

Most people in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX borders East of US-75 PUMA, TX, South of I-635 & West of US-75 PUMA, TX, North of I-30 PUMA, TX (79500US4802313), South of I-30 & East of I-35E PUMA, TX, East of Loop TX-12 & West of I-35E PUMA, TX, Irving (South) & Grand Prairie (North) Cities PUMA, TX, and Irving (Central) & Dallas (Northwest) Cities PUMA, TX.

United States Texas

Population & Diversity

Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX is home to a population of 111k people, from which 87.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 17.8% of Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (19.7k people).

In 2021, there were 3.59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (63.7k people) in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.7k White (Hispanic) and 11k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX are Spanish (23,987 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,546 households), and Vietnamese (530 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

51,507

Women

46.4%

59,501

Men

53.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 111,008 inhabitants, with 53.6% men, and 46.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

87.9%

2021 Citizenship

86.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 87.9% of Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX was 86.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
63.7k ± 1.8k
White (Hispanic)
17.7k ± 1.85k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11k ± 1.17k

24.4%

Hispanic Population

27k people

24.4% of the people in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX are hispanic (27k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
9,847 ± 2,326 people
Honduras
992 ± 770 people
China
814 ± 698 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 9,847 Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX residents, followed by Honduras with 992 and China with 814.

Foreign-Born Population

17.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

19.7k people

19%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

21.3k people

As of 2021, 17.8% of Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX residents (19.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX was 19%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
23,987 households (22.7%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,546 households (1.46%)
Vietnamese
530 households (0.501%)

29.3% of the households in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX was Spanish. 22.7% of the households in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
825 ± 236
Gulf War (2001-)
683 ± 201
Gulf War (1990s)
557 ± 190

Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX employs 54.7k people. The largest industries in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX are Construction (3,470 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,409 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,013 people), and the highest paying industries are Grocery & related product merchant wholesalers ($341,144), Data processing, hosting & related services ($282,125), and Petroleum refining ($251,766).

Males in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $91,652. The income inequality in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.553, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,289

Women

41.7%

32,599

Men

58.3%

The workforce of Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX in 2020 was 55,888 people, with 41.7% woman, and 58.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

54.7k

2021 Value

−2.12%

1 Year decline

± −2.12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −2.12%, from 55.9k employees to 54.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX, are Chief executives & legislators (2,270 people), Other managers (2,169 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (1,924 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54.7k

2021 Value

−2.12%

1 Year decline

± −2.12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −2.12%, from 55.9k employees to 54.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX, are Construction (3,470 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,409 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,013 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$62,833

Median earning men ± $2,996

$50,778

Median earning women ± $3,200

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($110,638), Information ($107,628), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($99,808).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($107,200), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,987), and Construction ($78,125).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX awarded 6,026 degrees. The student population of Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,778 male students and 9,416 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX are White (2,892 and 54.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (976 and 18.4%), Black or African American (598 and 11.3%), and Asian (497 and 9.38%).

The largest universities in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Southern Methodist University (228246) (4,258 and 70.7%), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (628 and 10.4%), and PCI Health Training Center (397 and 6.59%).

The most popular majors in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX are Medical Assistant (457 and 7.58%), Management Science (422 and 7%), and General Finance (297 and 4.93%).

The median tuition cost in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX for private four year colleges is $53,464.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 53.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 17,194 (45.2% men and 54.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 17,194 students enrolled in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX, 45.2% men and 54.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,319 records, of which 50.8% were women and 49.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Economics
195 degree-majors awarded
General Finance
297 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
276 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX was General Economics with 195 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southern Methodist University (228246)
4,258 degrees awarded
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
628 degrees awarded
PCI Health Training Center
397 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Methodist University (228246) with 4,258 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,584 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX, which is 0.751 times less than the 3,442 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,892 degrees mean that there were 2.96 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 976 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($53,464) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($6,772) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,537) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.35% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.986% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (28.9k), Graduate Degree (19.9k), and Some college (13.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX was $729,700 in 2021, which is 2.98 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $728,600 to $729,700, a 0.151% increase. The homeownership rate in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX is 44.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX is $83,774. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

Housing

Property

$729,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$57,633

$21,343

Median Property Taxes

±$1,112

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

44.7%

Homeownership

2021

60.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 44.7% of the housing units in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 44.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$83,774

Median Household Income

± $6,248

47.7k

Number of Households

± 1,944

In 2021, the median household income of the 47.7k households in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX grew to $83,774 from the previous year's value of $80,234.

The following chart displays the households in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.553

2021 Wage GINI in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX

0.555

2020 Wage GINI in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX

In 2021, the income inequality in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX was 0.553 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.239% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.6%)
Worked At Home (12.9%)
Carpooled (7.61%)

In 2021, 71.6% of workers in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.9%) and those who carpooled to work (7.61%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.58% of the workforce in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX (11.6k out of 103k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85.9% of the population of Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 57.1% on employee plans, 7.23% on Medicaid, 8.28% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 0.442% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1629 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1660 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 759 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,629 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,629 patients per year. This represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 29.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.1%

Uninsured

57.1%

Employer Coverage

7.23%

Medicaid

8.28%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

0.442%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX declined by 4.82% from 14.9% to 14.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.