Grand Prairie, TX Demographics
What is the population of Grand Prairie?
There are 197,279 residents in Grand Prairie, with a median age of 33.7. Of this, 49.03% are males and 50.97% are females. US-born citizens make up 74.25% of the resident pool in Grand Prairie, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.92%. Additionally, 13.83% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 170,978 people in Grand Prairie currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 197,279 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 96,719 | 0.9% |
| Female Population | 100,560 | 0.5% |
Male Population 49.03%
Female Population 50.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.7 | -0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 146,488 | -0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 23,514 | 2.5% |
| Not Citizen | 27,277 | 6.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 74.25%
Citizen not U.S. Born 11.92%
Not Citizen 13.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 889 | 11.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 11,143 | -0.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 9,446 | 3.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,500 | 21.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 170,978 | 0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.46%
Moved from Same County 5.72%
Moved from Same State 4.85%
Moved from Different State 1.28%
Same House as Last Year 87.7%
What are the employment statistics in Grand Prairie?
White-collar workers make up 71.75% of the working population in Grand Prairie, while blue-collar employees account for 28.25%. There are also 8,875 entrepreneurs in Grand Prairie (8.89% of the workforce); 72,547 workers employed in private companies (72.64%); and 13,501 people working in governmental institutions (13.52%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 71,660 | 3.6% |
| Blue Collar | 28,214 | 1.2% |
White Collar 71.75%
Blue Collar 28.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 8,875 | 17.6% |
| Private Companies | 72,547 | 1.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 13,501 | -1.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,951 | 15.1% |
Self Employees 8.89%
Private Companies 72.64%
Governmental Workers 13.52%
Not for Profit Companies 4.96%
How many households are there in Grand Prairie?
There are a total of 65,740 households in Grand Prairie, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 72.68% of these Grand Prairie households, while non-family units account for the remaining 27.32%. Additionally, 39.15% of households have children and 60.85% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 65,740 | 2.5% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 47,778 | 0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 17,962 | 7.1% |
Family Households 72.68%
Non-Family Households 27.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 25,739 | -1.2% |
| Households without Children | 40,001 | 5.1% |
Households with Children 39.15%
Households without Children 60.85%
What are the median and average incomes in Grand Prairie?
The average annual household income in Grand Prairie is $95,155, while the median household income sits at $76,626 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $72,005, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $94,151. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $40,346 and $57,431, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $95,155 | 8.5% |
| Median Household Income | $76,626 | 4.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | -1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 172,271 | 0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Grand Prairie?
There are 69,156 housing units in Grand Prairie, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1989. Of the 65,740 occupied housing units in Grand Prairie, 59.16% are owner-occupied, while 40.84% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.36% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $261,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,400 per month in Grand Prairie.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 69,156 | 1.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1989 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 294 | -11.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,936 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,113 | -4.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,168 | -2.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9,296 | -3.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13,749 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9,433 | -3.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14,813 | -2.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 9,095 | 25.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 259 | 1,133.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 65,740 | 2.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 38,891 | 1.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $26,849 | 4.0% |
Owner Occupied 59.16%
Renter Occupied 40.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 24,254 | -1.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 14,637 | 7.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $261,100 | 19.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $212,700 | 23.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,400 | 9.3% |
With Mortgage 62.36%
Without Mortgage 37.64%
What is the level of education in Grand Prairie?
Approximately 37.46% of the population in Grand Prairie holds a high school degree (that's 53,487 residents), while 21.03% have attained a college certificate (34,728 locals) and 16.9% have a bachelor's degree (24,134 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 12,845 | 8.3% |
| Some High School | 53,487 | 0.6% |
| Some College | 34,728 | -2.4% |
| Associate Degree | 11,563 | 2.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24,134 | 5.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,738 | 7.0% |
No High School 9%
Some High School 37.46%
Some College 21.03%
Associate Degree 8.1%
Bachelor's Degree 16.9%
Graduate Degree 7.52%
What is the marital status of Grand Prairie residents?
A total of 54,256 people in Grand Prairie have never been married (which represents 35.3% of the total population), while 79,885 of them are wedded (51.98%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,489 (2.27%) and 13,726 (8.93%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 54,256 | 5.0% |
| Married | 79,885 | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3,489 | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5,814 | -4.1% |
| Divorced | 13,726 | 13,726.0% |
Never Married 35.3%
Married 51.98%
Separated 2.27%
Widowed 3.78%
Divorced 8.93%
What are the most common means of transportation in Grand Prairie?
The top three means of transportation people in Grand Prairie use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 86,321 residents commute by car, 785 prefer going to work by walking and 65 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 86,321 | 0.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 41 | -52.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 28 | N/A |
| Railroad | 42 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 52 | -10.3% |
| Bicycle | 20 | -53.5% |
| Motorcycle | 43 | -18.9% |
| TaxiCab | 65 | 4.8% |
| Walk | 785 | 7.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Grand Prairie by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.