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With roots tracing back to the early 1800s, much of Southeast Dallas is encompassed by the Trinity River green space. It includes the Trinity River Audubon Center—a nature preserve with hiking and biking trails and a bird sanctuary. Across Elam Creek is McCommas Bluff Preserve—a 111-acre wooded preserve. It’s also home to the Trinity Forest Aerial Adventure Park and Texas Horse Park. Because of the scenery, this area is slated for future development.

Southeast Dallas By the Numbers

2023
Population52,450
Households14,716
Median Age29
Median Household Income47,857

2023Percent
White Alone6,21111.9%
Black Alone12,24723.4%
American Indian Alone230.0%
Asian Alone2470.5%
Some Other Race Alone220.0%
Two or More Races3990.8%
Hispanic Origin (any race)33,21763.4%

2023
TOTAL26,847
Less Than 9th Grade21.7%
9th-12th Grade - No Diploma17.2%
High School Graduate17.3%
GED/ Alternative Credential4.7%
Some College - No Degree17.3%
Associate Degree4.4%
Bachelor's Degree5.6%
Graduate/ Professional Degree0.3%