City · Texas
Southlake, Texas
Southlake, city, mostly in Tarrant County (97.7% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Denton County, Texas. Southlake had 31,175 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 31,265 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 31,137 (±291). GEOID 4869032.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
31,175
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 31,265 · ACS 2020-2024: 31,137 ±291
Median household income
$250,000 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$1,014,500
±$47,704 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$3,500 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
Texas: $1,403
Where is Southlake and what county is it in?
Southlake is a city mostly in Tarrant County (97.7% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Denton County, Texas. It covers 21.8 square miles of land, 1,432 residents per square mile in 2020.
Southlake is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant County | 30,543 | 97.7% |
| Denton County | 722 | 2.3% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Southlake, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 31,175 people lived in Southlake on July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 31,265 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 31,137 (±291).
| Measure | Southlake | Tarrant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 31,137 ±291 | 2,167,390 | no clear change |
| Households | 9,229 ±341 | 782,419 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.36 ±0.12 | 2.73 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,612 ±340 | 843,257 | no clear change |
Southlake's population since 2000
From 21,519 in 2000 to 31,175 in 2025: up 44.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Southlake as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Southlake?
The median resident of Southlake is 43.1 years old; 31.3% are under 18 and 14.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.9%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 15.5%. 16.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Southlake | Tarrant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 ±1.5 | 35.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 31.3% ±1.8 pts | 25.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.3% ±2.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Male | 48.6% ±1.6 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.9% ±2.5 pts | 30.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.9% ±3.4 pts | 42.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.0 pts | 17.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 15.5% ±2.5 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±1.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.1% ±2.7 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.5% ±3.4 pts | 29.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±1.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 7.7% ±1.8 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.8% ±0.7 pts | 16.7% | −2.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.4% ±0.6 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 74.6% ±2.8 pts | 34.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 34.9% ±2.8 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.5% ±2.3 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Southlake earn?
Half of Southlake's 9,229 households earn less than $250,000 or more a year (), against $84,207 in Tarrant County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $250,000 or more in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $45,671 after inflation. 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Southlake | Tarrant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $250,000 or more | $84,207 | −$45,671 |
| Mean household income | $384,530 ±$31,076 | $115,894 | – |
| Per capita income | $116,135 ±$9,255 | $42,755 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 1.5% ±0.8 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% ±1.3 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 99.0% ±1.1 pts | 93.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Southlake?
Owners occupy 94.6% of Southlake's occupied homes and renters 5.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,014,500 by its owner (±$47,704). The median renter pays $3,500 or more a month including utilities, and 35.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Southlake | Tarrant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,014,500 ±$47,704 | $323,900 | +$181,443 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $1,547 | +$1,819 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.0% ±16.7 pts | 45.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $2,233 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 94.6% ±1.7 pts | 59.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 5.4% ±1.7 pts | 40.7% | – |
| Housing units | 9,612 ±340 | 843,257 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9% ±6.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 94.3% ±1.4 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6% ±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.2% ±3.1 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.9% ±1.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Southlake building?
Builders took permits for 57 new housing units in Southlake in 2025 (57 in single-family houses), 1.8 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Southlake work and get to work?
63.7% of Southlake's workers drive alone and 29.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | Southlake | Tarrant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.5% ±2.6 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% ±1.2 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.7% ±3.1 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.2% ±2.0 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 29.2% ±3.4 pts | 14.8% | +12.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.6 min ±1.3 | 26.8 min | −3.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Southlake?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Southlake, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $218,483 (Tract 1139.55) to $250,000 or more (Tract 1139.08).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1139.56Tarrant County | 5,351 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 1139.08Tarrant County | 5,425 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 1139.57Tarrant County | 4,268 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 1139.06Tarrant County | 8,397 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 1139.55Tarrant County | 4,315 | $218,483 |
| Tract 1139.58Tarrant County | 2,241 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 1139.12Tarrant County | 6,142 | $224,411 |
| Tract 203.05Denton County | 7,302 | $174,098 |
| Tract 1137.13Tarrant County | 1,379 | $69,250 |
| Tract 1137.07Tarrant County | 4,677 | $188,917 |
| Tract 1139.54Tarrant County | 3,945 | $222,351 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Southlake) · Census block assignment files
How does Southlake compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Southlake is the 1,324th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 115th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Southlake ranks 1st of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 115th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 595th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 340th | 979 |
| Median household income | 1st | 933 |
| Per capita income | 14th | 978 |
| Median home value | 16th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 1st | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 716th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19th | 877 |
| Median age | 182nd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 61st | 973 |
| Work from home | 48th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 497th | 976 |
Southlake's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Southlake with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Southlake?
10 of the 57 figures for Southlake on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Southlake are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Southlake.