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Cockrell Hill, TX

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

3,703
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

34.6
years ∙ half population younger than 34.6, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
27.8%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

31.6%
foreign-born population
68.4%Native
31.6% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Cockrell Hill is a city within Dallas County, Texas, United States.
Location
City in Dallas County, TX, US
Co-ordinates
DEC32.738177° N, 96.888580° W
DMS32° 44′ 17.44″ N, 96° 53′ 18.89″ W

Population Density & area

6,363/sq mi (2,457/km²)
Total Area
0.582 sq mi (1.507 km²)
Land Area
0.582 sq mi (1.507 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

48.2% male
Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%
males per 100 females
Cockrell Hill 92.9
Dallas County 98.5
Texas 99.6

Nativity

31.6%
foreign-born population
68.4%Native
31.6% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Cockrell Hill 31.6%
Dallas County 24.8%
Texas 17.6%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

34.6
years ∙ half population younger than 34.6, half older
Cockrell Hill
34.6
Dallas County
34.1
Texas
35.6

Dependency ratio

Low High
53.7
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Cockrell Hill 53.7
Dallas County 58.5
Texas 62.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 23.3% 25.1% 25%
Working age (18-64) 65% 63.1% 61.6%
Senior (65+) 11.7% 11.8% 13.4%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 53.7 58.5 62.4
Child dependency ratio 35.7 39.8 40.6
Old-age dependency ratio 18 18.7 21.8
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
11%
Black
4.9%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
84.1%
Other
0%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
27.8%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Cockrell Hill 27.8%
Dallas County 70.5%
Texas 67.1%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Cockrell Hill population
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Hispanic or Latino 84.1% 41.3% 39.7%
Mexican 76.8% 32.3% 32.1%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.7% 0.8%
Cuban 0.8% 0.4% 0.5%
Other Hispanic / Latino 6.5% 7.9% 6.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15.9% 58.7% 60.3%
One race 15.9% 56% 57.2%
White 11% 26.4% 39.1%
Black or African American 4.9% 22.1% 11.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 0% 7% 5.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 2.7% 3.1%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

69.7% family
Family 69.7%
Non family 30.3%
% family households
Cockrell Hill 69.7%
Dallas County 62.4%
Texas 67.7%

Average household size

3.08
persons per household
Cockrell Hill
3.08
Dallas County
2.63
Texas
2.69

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Cockrell Hill population
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Total households 1,202 982,737 10,992,816
Average houshold size 3.08 2.63 2.69
Family households 838 613,259 7,443,447
Average family size 3.76 3.39 3.3
Married couple family 459 413,940 5,376,819
Other families 379 199,319 2,066,628
Male householder 126 54,286 591,475
Female householder 253 145,033 1,475,153
Non-family households 364 369,478 3,549,369
One-person households 265 301,277 2,885,361
Male householder 80 142,047 1,366,738
Senior (65+) living alone 21 26,539 338,159
Female householder 185 159,230 1,518,623
Senior (65+) living alone 92 52,941 643,272
Other living arrangements 99 68,201 664,008

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

1,329
housing units
Cockrell Hill 1,329
Dallas County 1,064,965
Texas 12,128,515

Occupancy status

90.4% occupied
Occupied 90.4%
Vacant 9.6%
vacancy rate
Cockrell Hill 9.6%
Dallas County 7.7%
Texas 9.4%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

79.4%
Single family houses
Single family houses
79.4%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
20.6%
Mobile homes
0%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1955
Half of houses were built before 1955, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
23.9%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
52%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
17.5%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
6.6%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 4.6 5 5.4
1–3 rooms 18.3% 23.8% 17.1%
4–6 rooms 66.9% 51.4% 52.8%
7+ rooms 14.9% 24.8% 30.1%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 1.8% 4.2% 3%
1 bedroom 18.1% 20.5% 12.7%
2 bedrooms 35.2% 24.3% 21%
3 bedrooms 37.8% 33% 39.5%
4+ bedrooms 7% 18.1% 23.9%
At a glance
Median year built 1955 1983 1992
Total housing units 1,329 1,064,965 12,128,515
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

58.4% owners
Renter-occupied 41.6%
Owner-occupied 58.4%
homeownership rate
Cockrell Hill 58.4%
Dallas County 50.8%
Texas 62.6%

Average household size

3.43
Owner-occupied
2.59
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Cockrell Hill 3.43
Dallas County 2.91
Texas 2.87

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Total occupied units 1,202 982,737 10,992,816
Year moved in
2020 or later 20.6% 31.9% 30.1%
2010 to 2019 29.9% 39% 40.4%
2000 to 2009 19.1% 14.7% 15.4%
1999 or earlier 30.4% 14.5% 14.1%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 92.3% 93.8% 95.2%
1.01 to 1.50 3.3% 4.1% 3.2%
1.51 or more 4.4% 2% 1.6%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 10.6% 6.8% 5.4%
1 vehicle 26.6% 37.5% 33%
2 vehicles 38.5% 35.5% 39.3%
3 or more vehicles 24.3% 20.2% 22.3%
House heating fuel used
Gas 64.3% 37.2% 37.4%
Electricity 35.7% 61.8% 61.2%
Solar 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0% 0.1%
All other fuels 0% 0.1% 0.4%
No fuel used 0% 0.7% 0.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.4% 0.5%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.7% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0% 0.8% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$189,800
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Cockrell Hill
$189,800
Dallas County
$303,000
Texas
$283,800

Housing Cost Burden

37%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
37%
Owners without a mortgage
13.6%
Renters
64.4%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Property value
Median Value $189,800 $303,000 $283,800
Under $100,000 7.6% 7% 13.3%
$100,000 - $200,000 45.9% 16% 17.9%
$200,000 - $300,000 28.2% 26.5% 22.1%
$300,000 - $500,000 14.8% 28.8% 28%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 2% 15.4% 14.9%
$1,000,000 and more 1.6% 6.3% 3.7%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 33.9% 57.3% 56%
Without a mortgage 66.1% 42.7% 44%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $2,178 $2,166 $2,106
Without a mortgage $643 $793 $678
Gross rent
Median rent $1,112 $1,565 $1,403

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

10.2%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Cockrell Hill 10.2%
Dallas County 35.7%
Texas 33.8%

Adults without a high school diploma

34.7%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Cockrell Hill 34.7%
Dallas County 18%
Texas 14.1%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

853
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
8.1%
K–12
57.9%
College / Undergraduate
29.3%
Graduate / Professional
4.7%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

46.1%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Cockrell Hill
46.1%
Dallas County
30.1%
Texas
36.3%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Total enrolled (age 3+) 853 662,580 7,886,029
Nursery / preschool 8.1% 6% 5.6%
K–12 57.9% 72.2% 70.6%
Kindergarten 2.9% 5.8% 5.4%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 22.5% 21.2% 21.1%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 19.9% 22.4% 21.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 12.5% 22.8% 22.3%
College or graduate school 34% 21.9% 23.9%
College, undergraduate 29.3% 16.5% 18.9%
Graduate, professional school 4.7% 5.3% 5%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 46.1% 30.1% 36.3%
School type
Public school 85.9% 85.5% 86.9%
Private school 14.1% 14.5% 13.1%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

2,317
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
21.5%
9th-12th, no diploma
13.2%
HS graduate
31.9%
Some college no degree
17.4%
Associates degree
5.8%
Bachelors degree
8.5%
Graduate or professional degree
1.7%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
63.5% · 36.5%
9th-12th, no diploma
23.9% · 76.1%
HS graduate
45.9% · 54.1%
Some college no degree
60.2% · 39.8%
Associates degree
28.9% · 71.1%
Bachelors degree
38.9% · 61.1%
Graduate or professional degree
17.9% · 82.1%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Population (25+) 2,317 1,709,388 19,717,474
Less than 9th grade 21.5% 10.1% 7.3%
9th–12th, no diploma 13.2% 7.9% 6.8%
High school diploma or GED 31.9% 22.3% 24.3%
Some college, no degree 17.4% 17.6% 20.1%
Associate's degree 5.8% 6.3% 7.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher 10.2% 35.7% 33.8%
Bachelor's degree 8.5% 22.1% 21.5%
Graduate or professional 1.7% 13.7% 12.3%
High School or higher 65.3% 81.9% 86%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$42,825
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$49,769
HS graduate
$31,154
Some college or associates
$43,888
Bachelors degree
$64,048
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

15.6%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
8.8%
HS graduate
13%
Some college or associates
12.3%
Bachelors degree or higher
15.6%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $42,825 $50,216 $51,033
Less than high school graduate $49,769 $32,826 $30,970
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $31,154 $37,158 $37,956
Some college or associate's degree $43,888 $45,742 $46,890
Bachelor's degree $64,048 $72,410 $70,006
Graduate or professional degree $— $93,077 $87,663
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 8.8% 19.9% 24.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 13% 14.9% 14.8%
Some college or associate's degree 12.3% 9.7% 9.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher 15.6% 4.9% 4.5%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

2,904
residents 16 years and over
Cockrell Hill 2,904
Dallas County 2,039,498
Texas 23,528,174

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
56.3%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Cockrell Hill 56.3%
Dallas County 65.3%
Texas 61.3%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

41.6
years ∙ half are younger than 41.6, half older
Cockrell Hill
41.6
Dallas County
38
Texas
39
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

59.4% male
Male 59.4%
Female 40.6%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Cockrell Hill 40.6
Dallas County 46.2
Texas 45.8

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Cockrell Hill
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Total labor force 1,841 1,404,020 15,354,652
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 1.2% 3.5% 4%
20 to 24 years 17.8% 10.1% 10.1%
25 to 29 years 10.2% 13.5% 11.5%
30 to 34 years 12.5% 12.9% 12%
35 to 44 years 10.6% 21.5% 22.8%
45 to 54 years 27% 18.4% 19.6%
55 to 59 years 9% 8% 8.1%
60 to 64 years 8.4% 6.4% 6.4%
65 to 74 years 2.4% 4.7% 4.6%
75 years and over 0.9% 0.9% 0.8%
Gender composition
Male 59.4% 53.8% 54.2%
Female 40.6% 46.2% 45.8%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

63.4%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Cockrell Hill
63.4%
Dallas County
68.8%
Texas
65.3%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

79.1%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
49.1%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Cockrell Hill 49.1%
Dallas County 62.6%
Texas 59.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Cockrell Hill
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 13.6% 34.2% 35.4%
20 to 24 years 76.9% 76.5% 74.7%
25 to 29 years 94.5% 85.6% 82.4%
30 to 34 years 80.8% 84.8% 82.8%
35 to 44 years 75.1% 83.7% 82.4%
45 to 54 years 81.9% 81.8% 81.2%
55 to 59 years 60.4% 76.6% 73.7%
60 to 64 years 60.1% 64.1% 59.9%
65 to 74 years 18.3% 34.2% 28.6%
75 years and over 8.3% 10.8% 8.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 79.1% 75.3% 71.3%
Female 49.1% 62.6% 59.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 56.2% 67.7% 63.4%
Black or African American 100% 68.1% 67.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 66.7% 68.4% 68.1%
Asian —% 69.2% 68%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 62.8% 67.2%
Some Other Race 64.4% 70% 67.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 61.4% 70.9% 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 64.8% 70.4% 67.1%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

11.1%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Cockrell Hill
11.1%
Dallas County
5%
Texas
5.3%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

4.8%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
20.3%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Cockrell Hill 4.8%
Dallas County 4.8%
Texas 5.1%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Cockrell Hill
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
By age group
16 to 19 years 22.7% 14.4% 15%
20 to 24 years 27.8% 9.1% 9.2%
25 to 29 years 14.9% 4.7% 5.8%
30 to 34 years 0% 4.6% 5%
35 to 44 years 15.8% 4% 4.3%
45 to 54 years 1.6% 3.7% 3.8%
55 to 59 years 3% 3.7% 3.7%
60 to 64 years 23.9% 4.4% 3.7%
65 to 74 years 0% 3.8% 3.9%
75 years and over 0% 5.7% 3.9%
By gender
Male 4.8% 4.8% 5.1%
Female 20.3% 5.2% 5.4%
By race, ethnicity
White 13.6% 3.8% 4.4%
Black or African American 35.7% 7.9% 8.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 4.3% 5.1%
Asian —% 3.8% 4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 1.9% 4.9%
Some Other Race 4.5% 4.8% 5.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 12.7% 4.4% 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5% 4.4% 5.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

1,636
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Cockrell Hill 1,636
Dallas County 1,332,255
Texas 14,431,125
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

82%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Cockrell Hill 82%
Dallas County 76%
Texas 74%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Cockrell Hill, TX workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 2 in 9 workers
are employed in Construction
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Construction 22.3%
Transportation and warehousing 10.6%
Retail trade 10.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Construction employs the most men — 28% of 1,040 employed male workers
Female
Educational services employs the most women — 14.4% of 596 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Cockrell Hill
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Total employed population 1,636 1,332,255 14,431,125
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 0.2% 0.7%
Mining and logging 0.7% 0.3% 1.5%
Construction 22.3% 9.9% 8.5%
Manufacturing 9% 8% 8.6%
Wholesale trade 1.8% 2.6% 2.3%
Retail trade 10.1% 10.6% 11%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 10.6% 7% 5.7%
Utilities 2% 0.6% 1%
Information 1.9% 2% 1.6%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 5.4% 6.8% 5.1%
Real estate and leasing 1.8% 2.4% 2%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 1.4% 10.1% 8.2%
Corporate management 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Administrative and waste services 7.8% 5.4% 4.5%
Education and health services
Educational services 5.3% 7.3% 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 3.1% 11.1% 12.1%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 1.3% 1.5% 1.5%
Accommodation and food services 3.4% 6.8% 6.9%
Other services 8.4% 4.9% 4.9%
Government 3.9% 2.4% 4.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

78.5% Private
Government 9.7%
Private Employment 78.5%
Self Employed 11.7%
Private employment (%)
Cockrell Hill 78.5%
Dallas County 79.5%
Texas 75.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

11.7%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 5.5%
Unincorporated business 6.2%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Cockrell Hill
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Private wage & salary 78.5% 79.5% 75.2%
For-profit company employees 77.9% 73.4% 69.2%
Not-for-profit employees 0.7% 6.1% 6.1%
Self-employed 11.7% 10.4% 10.7%
Incorporated business 5.5% 3.5% 3.6%
Unincorporated business 6.2% 6.7% 6.9%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 9.7% 10.1% 14.1%
Local government 6.4% 5.9% 7.6%
State government 3.3% 2.4% 4%
Federal government 0% 1.8% 2.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

1% WFH
Work from home 1%
Commute to work 99%
Working from home (%)
Cockrell Hill 1%
Dallas County 15.7%
Texas 14.4%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

29.1 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Cockrell Hill 29.1
Dallas County 26.8
Texas 26.7
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Cockrell Hill
Employed residents 16+.
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Total employed population 1,636 1,332,255 14,431,125
Worked from home 1% 15.7% 14.4%
Drove Alone 80.3% 68.4% 71.4%
Carpooled 16.5% 11.5% 10%
Public transportation 0% 1.4% 0.9%
Walked 2.2% 1.5% 1.5%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 1.5% 1.8%
Commuting population 1,559 1,101,711 12,229,639
Mean travel time (minutes) 29.1 26.8 26.7
Less than 5 minutes 0% 1.7% 2.8%
5 to 14 minutes 17.3% 18.2% 21.9%
15 to 29 minutes 40.3% 37.9% 36.2%
30 to 44 minutes 26.2% 26.2% 22.3%
45 to 59 minutes 6.2% 8.9% 8.7%
60 to 89 minutes 3.3% 5.6% 5.8%
90 minutes or more 6.6% 1.5% 2.4%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$43,804
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Cockrell Hill $43,804
Dallas County $56,408
Texas $58,836
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

62 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Cockrell Hill 62¢
Dallas County 88¢
Texas 80¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Cockrell Hill, TX workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$102,807
Workers in Transportation and warehousing report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Transportation and warehousing $102,807
Professional and technical services $86,339
Manufacturing $62,250
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Transportation and warehousing earn the highest median earnings — $103,094, compared to $48,173 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Finance and Insurance earn the highest median earnings — $57,845, compared to $29,825 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Cockrell Hill
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Median Earnings $43,804 $56,408 $58,836
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $39,695 $46,431
Mining and logging $— $115,900 $96,286
Construction $35,823 $47,046 $52,147
Manufacturing $62,250 $54,765 $68,998
Wholesale trade $— $60,084 $64,890
Retail trade $43,293 $41,441 $41,383
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $102,807 $54,092 $58,126
Utilities $— $73,817 $82,719
Information $— $83,298 $79,692
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $49,800 $79,109 $75,327
Real estate and leasing $33,125 $66,211 $61,303
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $86,339 $91,080 $93,649
Corporate management $— $85,500 $105,540
Administrative and waste services $— $40,269 $41,725
Education and health services
Educational services $29,737 $62,467 $60,945
Health care and social assistance $34,904 $58,682 $55,575
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $48,227 $47,154
Accommodation and food services $— $32,180 $31,150
Other services $33,664 $42,668 $44,257
Government $44,141 $68,725 $67,258
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$103,648
Workers in Own incorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own incorporated business $103,648
Local government $64,226
Private company $42,153
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Own incorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $103,648, compared to $48,173 for all employed men
Female
Women in Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $70,066, compared to $29,825 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Cockrell Hill
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $42,153 $54,923 $57,395
Not-for-profit employees $— $60,160 $60,910
Self-employed
Incorporated business $103,648 $62,225 $72,174
Unincorporated business $27,206 $43,993 $45,694
Government
Local government $64,226 $62,704 $61,017
State government $— $63,627 $61,249
Federal government $— $68,374 $74,064
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Cockrell Hill, TX workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$103,033
Workers in Transportation occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Transportation $103,033
Education, training and library $63,571
Installation, maintenance, and repair $61,328
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Transportation occupations earn the highest median earnings — $103,033 versus $48,173 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Education, training and library occupations earn the highest median earnings — $63,516 versus $29,825 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Cockrell Hill
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Median earnings(Total) $43,804 $56,408 $58,836
Management and business
Management $52,266 $92,606 $92,786
Business and finance $— $83,566 $82,601
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $100,635 $103,941
Architecture and engineering $— $98,530 $108,383
Sciences $— $76,103 $78,435
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $58,100 $57,839
Legal $— $129,287 $104,357
Education, Training and Library $63,571 $63,042 $61,626
Arts, design and media $— $71,649 $64,936
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $93,353 $91,997
Health technicians $— $54,657 $52,851
Healthcare support $— $36,874 $34,460
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $40,070 $49,765
Law enforcement $— $74,964 $71,436
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $30,100 $27,422
Building and grounds cleaning $— $31,408 $31,093
Personal care and service $33,357 $34,871 $33,034
Sales and office
Sales $20,625 $54,962 $54,013
Office and Administrative Support $34,872 $46,960 $44,553
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $33,656 $38,210
Construction and extraction $35,579 $42,763 $46,922
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $61,328 $51,248 $54,934
Production and transportation
Production $52,313 $42,267 $47,787
Transportation $103,033 $54,624 $55,786
Material moving $— $35,547 $35,900
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$52,292
Median household income in Cockrell Hill
Median household income (USD)
Cockrell Hill
$52,292
Dallas County
$76,547
Texas
$78,476
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Cockrell Hill, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$26,535
Per capita income in Cockrell Hill
Per capita income (USD)
Cockrell Hill
$26,535
Dallas County
$42,559
Texas
$40,752
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Cockrell Hill, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$83,060
Average household income in Cockrell Hill
Avg household income (USD)
Cockrell Hill
$83,060
Dallas County
$112,403
Texas
$109,933
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Cockrell Hill, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$83,060
Mean household income
$52,292
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Cockrell Hill $30,768
Dallas County $35,856
Texas $31,457
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Cockrell Hill
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Cockrell Hill and peer geographies.
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Total households 1,202 982,737 10,992,816
Median household income $52,292 $76,547 $78,476
Mean household income $83,060 $112,403 $109,933
Mean-median gap $30,768 $35,856 $31,457
Family households 838 613,259 7,443,447
Median family income $69,722 $88,706 $94,599
Mean family income $94,168 $129,215 $127,060
Mean-median gap $24,446 $40,509 $32,461
Non-family households 364 369,478 3,549,369
Median non-family income $26,932 $57,714 $48,857
Mean non-family income $51,652 $79,826 $68,760
Mean-median gap $24,720 $22,112 $19,903
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $26,535 $42,559 $40,752
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

84.4%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Cockrell Hill
84.4%
Dallas County
85.6%
Texas
82.5%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
30.4% of households (366) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $20,606
SSI (disability)
7.3% of households (88) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $6,934
Cash Assistance
2.7% of households (33) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $6,934
SNAP / Food Stamps
13.8% of households (166) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Cockrell Hill
Share of households receiving each income type
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Total households 1,202 982,737 10,992,816
Wage-based income
With earnings 84% 86% 83%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 30% 21% 25%
Average social security income $20,606 $22,951 $23,233
Retirement income 11% 15% 19%
Average retirement income $28,812 $30,979 $32,313
SSI (Supplemental security) 7% 4% 4%
Average SSI income $6,934 $11,132 $10,953
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 14% 11% 11%
Cash assistance 3% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$69,722
Family households earn $69,722, compared to $26,932 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$52,292
Family households
$69,722
Nonfamily households
$26,932
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$91,536
Married-couple families earn $91,536, compared to $44,229 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$69,722
Married-couple families
$91,536
Other family types
$44,229
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Cockrell Hill
Median household and family income by household size in Cockrell Hill, compared with peer geographies.
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Total households 1,202 982,737 10,992,816
Household income by size
1-person $25,881 $50,373 $42,599
2-person $44,704 $92,040 $86,304
3-person $56,806 $88,003 $96,678
4-person $39,707 $100,792 $112,353
5-person $109,609 $91,650 $103,744
6-person $165,667 $95,019 $101,957
7-person or more $— $113,442 $107,638
Total families 838 613,259 7,443,447
Family income by size
2-person $56,507 $84,619 $83,913
3-person $— $83,407 $94,316
4-person $— $99,188 $112,239
5-person $109,557 $90,357 $103,640
6-person $165,667 $95,571 $101,563
7-person or more $— $108,223 $103,835
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

52.35%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
3.49%
of all household income
Top 20%
52.35%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn roughly half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 3.49% — meaning the top 20% hold 15 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$340,715
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
11.96%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
20.51%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $340,715 and hold 20.51% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 11.96%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
47.2%
$50K - $100K
23.8%
$100K - $150K
11.3%
$150K - $200K
10.6%
Over $200K
7.1%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

29%
of all households, 349 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Cockrell Hill 29%
Dallas County 37.8%
Texas 39.3%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Cockrell Hill
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Cockrell Hill, compared with peer geographies.
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Median household income $52,292 $76,547 $78,476
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 7.3% 4.8% 5%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.7% 3.2% 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.2% 5.7% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.4% 6.5% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.6% 11.1% 10.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.6% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.2% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.3% 17% 17.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.6% 8.5% 9.5%
$200,000 or more 7.1% 12.3% 12.5%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 29.6% 20.2% 21.4%
Share below $75,000 63.8% 49.1% 48%
Share above $100,000 29% 37.8% 39.3%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.48
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Cockrell Hill 0.48
Dallas County 0.49
Texas 0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$217,427
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Cockrell Hill
$217,427
Dallas County
$298,112
Texas
$281,570
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Cockrell Hill
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $26,841 $34,636 $32,815
Lower 20% $43,088 $61,705 $61,988
Middle 20% $71,438 $95,065 $98,263
Upper 20% $130,950 $152,844 $157,770
Top 5% threshold $250,001 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $14,475 $17,983 $17,073
Lower 20% $35,185 $48,243 $47,302
Middle 20% $53,033 $77,250 $79,026
Upper 20% $95,182 $120,427 $124,693
Top 20% $217,427 $298,112 $281,570
Top 5% $340,715 $569,863 $503,327
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 3.49% 3.2% 3.11%
Lower 20% 8.47% 8.58% 8.61%
Middle 20% 12.77% 13.75% 14.38%
Upper 20% 22.92% 21.43% 22.68%
Top 20% 52.35% 53.04% 51.22%
Top 5% 20.51% 25.35% 22.89%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Cockrell Hill due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 237 White households (19.7% of all households), the median household income is $37,054.
Black
Among the 54 Black or African American households (4.5% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Cockrell Hill
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Dallas County and Texas.
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
All Residents $52,292 $76,547 $78,476
White $37,054 $94,862 $89,150
Black or African American $— $58,371 $60,084
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $71,975 $73,411
Asian $— $108,967 $117,028
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $108,125 $72,854
Some Other Race $60,952 $63,203 $61,073
Two or more races (Multiracial) $56,833 $74,007 $67,957
Hispanic or Latino $60,089 $68,913 $65,194
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

11.2%
11.2% of residents, or 413 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Cockrell Hill
11.2%
Dallas County
13.9%
Texas
13.8%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

5.3%
5.3% of full-time, year-round workers, or 71 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Cockrell Hill
5.3%
Dallas County
3.3%
Texas
3.3%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

6.2%
6.2% of children under 18, or 52 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Cockrell Hill
6.2%
Dallas County
20.3%
Texas
18.7%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

17.8%
17.8% of adults aged 65 and older, or 77 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Cockrell Hill
17.8%
Dallas County
12.2%
Texas
12.1%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
Overall poverty rate 11.2% 13.9% 13.8%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 6.2% 20.3% 18.7%
Under 5 years 0% 21.5% 20.4%
5 to 17 years 9.8% 19.9% 18.1%
18 to 64 years 11.8% 11.7% 12.2%
18 to 34 years 14.7% 13.4% 15.1%
35 to 64 years 9.7% 10.5% 10.3%
65 years and over 17.8% 12.2% 12.1%
Poverty by sex
Male 8.2% 12.6% 12.4%
Female 14% 15.2% 15.1%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 5.3% 3.3% 3.3%
Worked part time or part year 28.5% 17% 17.5%
Did not work 13.9% 23.7% 22.3%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

17.3%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
17.3%
Family
7.2%
Nonfamily
40.7%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

7.2%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
7.2%
Married-couple
4.4%
Other families
10.6%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Cockrell Hill
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 7.2% 10.8% 10.5%
Householder under 25 years 0% 24.7% 26.3%
Householder 25 to 44 years 11.2% 14.2% 13.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 7.3% 7.5% 7.6%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 7.8% 8%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 40.7% 16.2% 19.4%
Householder under 25 years —% 30.7% 35.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 51.7% 8.6% 11.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 33.6% 17.8% 20.3%
Householder 65 years and over 42.9% 22.2% 22.5%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
15.6% of White residents, or 111 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
68.5% of Black or African American residents, or 124 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Cockrell Hill
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Cockrell Hill and peer geographies.
Cockrell Hill Dallas County Texas
All Residents 11.2% 13.9% 13.8%
White 15.6% 9.8% 10.4%
Black or African American 68.5% 19.8% 18.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 10.2% 15.3%
Asian —% 9.5% 8.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 5.5% 15.2%
Some Other Race 5.1% 17.5% 19.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 7.8% 13.9% 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7% 16.1% 18.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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