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Southern Dallas Area
Southern Dallas Area, often called the Best Southwest, is about 15 miles south of the city of Dallas. It encompasses a handful of down-to-earth communities situated among what the partnership of cities there calls “a topographical paradise of beautiful hillsides, lush natural landscapes, and Joe Pool Lake.” The largest of the towns here is DeSoto, which attracts families with affordable houses and civic-minded neighbors. Cedar Hill is a pretty, lake-adjacent community that prioritizes the natural environment.
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By The Numbers
| 2017 | 2022 |
Population | 285,777 | 310,198 |
Households | 97,608 | 105,474 |
Average Household Size | 2.88 | 2.89 |
Media Age | 35.1 | 35.4 |
Median Household Income | $61,486 | $67,857 |
Average Household Income | $78,902 | $88,781 |
Per Capita Income | $27,480 | $30,679 |
Race and Ethnicity
| 2017 (%) | 2022 (%) |
White Alone | 121,810 (42.6%) | 127,742 (41.2%) |
Black Alone | 124,258 (43.5%) | 136,295 (43.9%) |
American Indian Alone | 1,495 (0.5%) | 1,670 (0.5%) |
Asian Alone | 3,519 (1.2%) | 4,359 (1.4%) |
Pacific Islander Alone | 173 (0.1%) | 212 (0.1%) |
Some Other Race Alone | 26,762 (9.4%) | 30,698 (9.9%) |
Two or More Races | 7,797 (2.7%) | 9,218 (3%) |
Hispanic Origin (Any Race) | 64,792 (23%) | 76,565 (24.7%) |
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Educational Attainment (Population 25+)
| 2017 |
TOTAL | 183,715 |
Less Than 9th Grade | 4.9% |
9th-12th Grade, No Diploma | 7.4% |
High School Graduate | 22.1% |
GED/Alternative Credential | 4.0% |
Some College, No Degree | 27.4% |
Associate Degree | 7.8% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 17.9% |
Graduate/Professional Degree | 8.5% |
Household Expenditures (Average Annual Spend)
| 2017 |
TOTAL | $67,955 |
Food | $8,222 |
Housing | $20,796 |
Apparel and Services | $2,146 |
Transportation | $8,053 |
Travel | $2,014 |
Healthcare | $5,413 |
Entertainment and Recreation | $3,046 |
Personal Care Products/Services | $781 |
Education | $1,354 |