Grand Prairie, TX

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Grand Prairie Overview

197,279
TOTAL POPULATION
96,719
MALE POPULATION
100,560
FEMALE POPULATION
96.18
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.97
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,444
PER CAPITA INCOME
$88,342
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$76,626
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,362
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
105,197
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Grand Prairie Zip Codes

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Race in Grand Prairie

The most populous races in Grand Prairie are Hispanic or Latino (93,780 | 47.5%), White / Caucasian (78,264 | 39.7%), and Black / African American (46,057 | 23.4%).
Race in Grand Prairie
Race# Population% Population
Asian13,5166.9%
Black / African American46,05723.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific600.0%
Hispanic or Latino93,78047.5%
Native / Alaskan1,0840.5%
White / Caucasian78,26439.7%
Two or more Races27,84514.1%
Some other Race30,45315.4%
Total197,279100.0%

Ancestry in Grand Prairie

The most populous ancestries reported in Grand Prairie are Mexican (77,835 | 39.5%), Central American (8,393 | 4.3%), Sri Lankan (7,624 | 3.9%), Subsaharan African (7,498 | 3.8%), and German (7,299 | 3.7%), together accounting for 55.1% of all Grand Prairie residents.
Ancestry in Grand Prairie
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan80.0%
African2,8111.4%
American5,3392.7%
Apache360.0%
Arab1,1970.6%
Argentinean690.0%
Australian160.0%
Austrian1550.1%
Bangladeshi940.1%
Belgian480.0%
Belizean1030.1%
Bermudan720.0%
Bhutanese4610.2%
Blackfeet60.0%
British1,7880.9%
British West Indian440.0%
Burmese5250.3%
Cajun110.0%
Canadian1190.1%
Celtic60.0%
Central American8,3934.3%
Central American Indian2900.2%
Cherokee4540.2%
Choctaw1330.1%
Colombian4820.2%
Comanche490.0%
Creek560.0%
Croatian680.0%
Cuban3530.2%
Czech2970.2%
Czechoslovakian630.0%
Danish1780.1%
Dominican2860.1%
Dutch5260.3%
Dutch West Indian110.0%
Eastern European540.0%
Ecuadorian1220.1%
Egyptian130.0%
English7,2763.7%
Ethiopian2590.1%
European1,4430.7%
Filipino1090.1%
Finnish760.0%
French1,3410.7%
French American Indian50.0%
French Canadian3090.2%
German7,2993.7%
Ghanaian3290.2%
Greek1940.1%
Guatemalan9960.5%
Guyanese270.0%
Haitian120.0%
Honduran7300.4%
Hungarian510.0%
Indian (Asian)1,5240.8%
Iranian250.0%
Iraqi570.0%
Irish5,7382.9%
Italian1,7500.9%
Jamaican1520.1%
Japanese1480.1%
Jordanian960.1%
Kenyan1780.1%
Kiowa110.0%
Korean1,7310.9%
Laotian310.0%
Lebanese3230.2%
Liberian870.0%
Lithuanian520.0%
Malaysian1,0140.5%
Maltese120.0%
Mexican77,83539.5%
Mexican American Indian8620.4%
Mongolian510.0%
Moroccan720.0%
Native Hawaiian1300.1%
Navajo280.0%
Nicaraguan1290.1%
Nigerian2,9961.5%
Northern European920.1%
Norwegian6480.3%
Ottawa410.0%
Pakistani1710.1%
Palestinian1160.1%
Panamanian2330.1%
Peruvian4800.2%
Polish8290.4%
Portuguese1160.1%
Potawatomi70.0%
Pueblo20.0%
Puerto Rican1,3790.7%
Romanian730.0%
Russian3080.2%
Salvadoran6,2993.2%
Samoan360.0%
Scandinavian2680.1%
Scotch-Irish6120.3%
Scottish1,6820.9%
Serbian80.0%
Sioux900.1%
Slavic190.0%
Somali2860.1%
South African220.0%
South American1,2570.6%
Spaniard6310.3%
Spanish4520.2%
Spanish American Indian210.0%
Sri Lankan7,6243.9%
Subsaharan African7,4983.8%
Sudanese100.0%
Swedish5710.3%
Swiss430.0%
Syrian50.0%
Thai1,6760.9%
Tongan1190.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1620.1%
Turkish780.0%
Ukrainian200.0%
Ute270.0%
Venezuelan980.1%
Vietnamese560.0%
Welsh3780.2%
West Indian60.0%
Yugoslavian530.0%
Zimbabwean3770.2%
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Immigrants in Grand Prairie

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Grand Prairie came from Latin America (31,632 | 16.0%), Central America (29,668 | 15.0%), Mexico (24,720 | 12.5%), Asia (9,039 | 4.6%), and South Eastern Asia (5,684 | 2.9%), together accounting for 51.1% of all Grand Prairie residents.
Immigrants in Grand Prairie
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan2770.1%
Africa5,4322.8%
Argentina690.0%
Asia9,0394.6%
Bangladesh560.0%
Belize360.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina110.0%
Brazil1160.1%
Cambodia1140.1%
Cameroon2960.2%
Canada1190.1%
Caribbean4660.2%
Central America29,66815.0%
Chile130.0%
China6290.3%
Colombia3200.2%
Congo450.0%
Cuba2530.1%
Dominican Republic960.1%
Eastern Africa1,0890.5%
Eastern Asia1,0800.5%
Eastern Europe1850.1%
Ecuador2160.1%
Egypt20.0%
El Salvador3,6511.8%
England580.0%
Eritrea300.0%
Ethiopia1660.1%
Europe1,4260.7%
France90.0%
Germany1070.1%
Ghana5470.3%
Guatemala6770.3%
Guyana1730.1%
Honduras4180.2%
Hong Kong720.0%
India7160.4%
Indonesia520.0%
Iran20.0%
Iraq1250.1%
Ireland50.0%
Israel680.0%
Jamaica280.0%
Japan920.1%
Jordan230.0%
Kenya3200.2%
Korea3590.2%
Kuwait1910.1%
Laos5680.3%
Latin America31,63216.0%
Lebanon110.0%
Liberia1870.1%
Malaysia820.0%
Mexico24,72012.5%
Middle Africa3660.2%
Moldova140.0%
Morocco340.0%
Nepal4040.2%
Nicaragua850.0%
Nigeria2,8361.4%
Northern Africa840.0%
Northern Europe1,1110.6%
Oceania550.0%
Pakistan2850.1%
Panama810.0%
Peru4390.2%
Philippines9230.5%
Portugal140.0%
Romania490.0%
Russia1110.1%
Saudi Arabia790.0%
Senegal230.0%
Somalia2870.2%
South Africa100.0%
South America1,4980.8%
South Central Asia1,7400.9%
South Eastern Asia5,6842.9%
Southern Europe140.0%
Sudan50.0%
Taiwan3380.2%
Thailand1150.1%
Trinidad and Tobago450.0%
Uganda260.0%
Venezuela1170.1%
Vietnam3,7961.9%
Western Africa3,6671.9%
Western Asia5080.3%
Western Europe1160.1%
Zaire250.0%
Zimbabwe1960.1%
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Sex and Age in Grand Prairie

Sex and Age in Grand Prairie

The most populous age groups in Grand Prairie are 10 to 14 Years (9,036 | 9.3%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (8,279 | 8.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Grand Prairie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,452 (6.7%)5,766 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years7,032 (7.3%)7,825 (7.8%)
10 to 14 Years9,036 (9.3%)7,487 (7.4%)
15 to 19 Years8,507 (8.8%)8,279 (8.2%)
20 to 24 Years6,647 (6.9%)6,843 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years7,349 (7.6%)8,043 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Years5,977 (6.2%)6,578 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years6,381 (6.6%)7,051 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years7,033 (7.3%)7,248 (7.2%)
45 to 49 Years6,470 (6.7%)6,816 (6.8%)
50 to 54 Years5,994 (6.2%)6,056 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years5,978 (6.2%)5,816 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years4,806 (5.0%)5,540 (5.5%)
65 to 69 Years3,675 (3.8%)4,354 (4.3%)
70 to 74 Years2,280 (2.4%)3,014 (3.0%)
75 to 79 Years1,464 (1.5%)1,262 (1.3%)
80 to 84 Years649 (0.7%)1,041 (1.0%)
85 Years and over989 (1.0%)1,541 (1.5%)
Total96,719 (100.0%)100,560 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Grand Prairie

Median Family Size in Grand Prairie

The median family size in Grand Prairie is 3.58 persons per family, with married-couple families (34,386 | 72.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.71 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,529 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.98 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Grand Prairie
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple34,386 (72.0%)3.71
Single Male/Father3,529 (7.4%)2.98
Single Female/Mother9,863 (20.6%)3.38
Total Families47,778 (100.0%)3.58

Median Household Size in Grand Prairie

The median household size in Grand Prairie is 2.99 persons per household, with married-couple households (34,386 | 52.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.75 persons per household. non-family households (17,962 | 27.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Grand Prairie
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple34,386 (52.3%)3.75
Single Male/Father3,529 (5.4%)3.25
Single Female/Mother9,863 (15.0%)3.51
Non-family17,962 (27.3%)1.22
Total Households65,740 (100.0%)2.99

Household Size by Marriage Status in Grand Prairie

Out of a total of 65,740 households in Grand Prairie, 47,778 (72.7%) are family households, while 17,962 (27.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 16,113, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 14,895.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Grand Prairie
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-14,895 (22.7%)
2-Person Households16,113 (24.5%)2,637 (4.0%)
3-Person Households10,859 (16.5%)308 (0.5%)
4-Person Households10,283 (15.6%)95 (0.1%)
5-Person Households6,187 (9.4%)27 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2,810 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,526 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total47,778 (72.7%)17,962 (27.3%)

Female Fertility in Grand Prairie

Fertility by Age in Grand Prairie

Average fertility rate in Grand Prairie is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 95.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Grand Prairie
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years2,048 (77.6%)95.0
35 to 50 years592 (22.4%)26.0
Total2,640 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Grand Prairie

66.8% of women with births (2,640) in Grand Prairie are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 36.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 21.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Grand Prairie
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years1,296 (63.3%)752 (36.7%)
35 to 50 years466 (78.7%)126 (21.3%)
Total1,764 (66.8%)876 (33.2%)

Fertility by Education in Grand Prairie

Average fertility rate in Grand Prairie is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 111.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 21.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 28.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Grand Prairie
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School258 (9.8%)21.0
High School Diploma763 (28.9%)72.0
College or Associate's Degree702 (26.6%)44.0
Bachelor's Degree444 (16.8%)49.0
Graduate Degree473 (17.9%)111.0
Total2,640 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Grand Prairie

33.2% of women with births in Grand Prairie are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 94.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 48.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Grand Prairie
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School134 (51.9%)124 (48.1%)
High School Diploma439 (57.5%)324 (42.5%)
College or Associate's Degree459 (65.4%)243 (34.6%)
Bachelor's Degree285 (64.2%)159 (35.8%)
Graduate Degree446 (94.3%)27 (5.7%)
Total1,764 (66.8%)876 (33.2%)

Income in Grand Prairie

Income Overview in Grand Prairie

Per Capita Income in Grand Prairie is $32,444, while median incomes of families and households are $88,342 and $76,626 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income197,279$32,444
Median Family Income47,778$88,342
Mean Family Income47,778$105,808
Median Household Income65,740$76,626
Mean Household Income65,740$95,155
Income Deficit47,778$10,362
Wage / Income Gap (%)197,27931.55%
Wage / Income Gap ($)197,27968.45¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index197,2790.41

Earnings by Sex in Grand Prairie

Average Earnings in Grand Prairie are $40,269, $46,197 for men and $31,620 for women, a difference of 31.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Grand Prairie
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male57,377 (52.9%)$46,197
Female51,093 (47.1%)$31,620
Total108,470 (100.0%)$40,269

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Grand Prairie

The most common earnings brackets in Grand Prairie are $100,000+ for men (7,474 | 13.0%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (4,495 | 8.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Grand Prairie
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,300 (4.0%)2,814 (5.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,205 (2.1%)2,114 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,184 (2.1%)2,026 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999906 (1.6%)1,470 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,258 (2.2%)2,076 (4.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,081 (1.9%)2,100 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499840 (1.5%)1,749 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999890 (1.5%)1,284 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,790 (3.1%)1,887 (3.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,491 (2.6%)2,537 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,925 (6.8%)4,495 (8.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,464 (6.0%)2,960 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,780 (6.6%)2,223 (4.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,542 (6.2%)2,561 (5.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,301 (5.8%)2,145 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,698 (4.7%)1,962 (3.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9995,215 (9.1%)3,709 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,621 (6.3%)3,535 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,412 (12.9%)4,217 (8.3%)
$100,000+7,474 (13.0%)3,229 (6.3%)
Total57,377 (100.0%)51,093 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Grand Prairie

Average earnings in Grand Prairie are $52,861 for men and $38,506 for women, a difference of 27.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,480, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,405. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,753, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,646.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Grand Prairie
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,405$20,646
High School Diploma$43,619$28,369
College or Associate's Degree$57,375$35,397
Bachelor's Degree$76,323$61,417
Graduate Degree$80,480$70,753
Total$52,861$38,506

Family Income in Grand Prairie

Family Income Brackets in Grand Prairie

According to the Grand Prairie family income data, there are 10,941 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.9% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,051 families (2.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Grand Prairie
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,0512.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991,2422.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,5773.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992,8676.0%
$35,000 to $49,9995,30311.1%
$50,000 to $74,9998,31317.4%
$75,000 to $99,9996,64113.9%
$100,000 to $149,99910,94122.9%
$150,000 to $199,9995,25611.0%
$200,000+4,6349.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Grand Prairie

7+ person families (1,359 | 2.8%) account for the highest median family income in Grand Prairie with $121,671 per family, while 2-person families (17,090 | 35.8%) have the highest median income of $35,946 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Grand Prairie
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families17,090 (35.8%)$71,891
3-Person Families10,828 (22.7%)$89,065
4-Person Families10,020 (21.0%)$101,890
5-Person Families5,837 (12.2%)$99,709
6-Person Families2,644 (5.5%)$84,808
7+ Person Families1,359 (2.8%)$121,671
Total47,778 (100.0%)$88,342

Family Income by Number of Earners in Grand Prairie

The median family income in Grand Prairie is $88,342, with families comprising 3+ earners (8,991) having the highest median family income of $128,109, while families with no earners (3,600) have the lowest median family income of $36,019, accounting for 18.8% and 7.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Grand Prairie
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners3,600 (7.5%)$36,019
1 Earner14,882 (31.1%)$54,830
2 Earners20,305 (42.5%)$106,559
3+ Earners8,991 (18.8%)$128,109
Total47,778 (100.0%)$88,342

Household Income in Grand Prairie

Household Income Brackets in Grand Prairie

With 13,082 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Grand Prairie, accounting for 19.9% of all households. In contrast, only 1,775 households (2.7%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Grand Prairie
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,7752.7%
$10,000 to $14,9992,0383.1%
$15,000 to $24,9993,2214.9%
$25,000 to $34,9995,4568.3%
$35,000 to $49,9997,49411.4%
$50,000 to $74,99912,29318.7%
$75,000 to $99,9999,26914.1%
$100,000 to $149,99913,08219.9%
$150,000 to $199,9995,9179.0%
$200,000+5,1937.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Grand Prairie

The median household income in Grand Prairie is $76,626, with the highest median household income of $94,151 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 26,054 households (39.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $40,346, with 2,883 households (4.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Grand Prairie
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,883 (4.4%)$40,346
25 to 44 Years25,760 (39.2%)$72,005
45 to 64 Years26,054 (39.6%)$94,151
65+ Years11,043 (16.8%)$57,431
Total65,740 (100.0%)$76,626

Poverty in Grand Prairie

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Grand Prairie

With 9.8% poverty level for males and 13.1% for females among the residents of Grand Prairie, under 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,325 males (20.8%) and 991 females (22.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Grand Prairie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,325 (20.8%)996 (17.6%)
5 Years177 (15.0%)409 (20.4%)
6 to 11 Years1,443 (15.4%)1,657 (18.7%)
12 to 14 Years752 (13.9%)991 (22.8%)
15 Years304 (16.8%)238 (15.0%)
16 and 17 Years472 (13.9%)329 (8.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,096 (11.0%)1,525 (16.2%)
25 to 34 Years684 (5.1%)2,050 (14.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,126 (8.4%)1,730 (12.1%)
45 to 54 Years614 (4.9%)829 (6.4%)
55 to 64 Years539 (5.0%)1,209 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years542 (9.2%)736 (10.0%)
75 Years and over324 (10.5%)430 (11.5%)
Total9,398 (9.8%)13,129 (13.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Grand Prairie

According to the poverty statistics in Grand Prairie, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.1% of males and 93.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Grand Prairie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,036 (79.2%)4,648 (82.4%)
5 Years1,002 (85.0%)1,593 (79.6%)
6 to 11 Years7,954 (84.6%)7,191 (81.3%)
12 to 14 Years4,645 (86.1%)3,355 (77.2%)
15 Years1,510 (83.2%)1,345 (85.0%)
16 and 17 Years2,922 (86.1%)3,764 (92.0%)
18 to 24 Years8,844 (89.0%)7,917 (83.9%)
25 to 34 Years12,642 (94.9%)12,571 (86.0%)
35 to 44 Years12,277 (91.6%)12,569 (87.9%)
45 to 54 Years11,840 (95.1%)12,037 (93.6%)
55 to 64 Years10,208 (95.0%)10,125 (89.3%)
65 to 74 Years5,365 (90.8%)6,613 (90.0%)
75 Years and over2,761 (89.5%)3,308 (88.5%)
Total87,006 (90.2%)87,036 (86.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Grand Prairie

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Grand Prairie show that 4.8% or 1,661 of the total 34,386 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 17.0%, comprising of 678 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.6%, which includes 455 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Grand Prairie
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children17,130 (97.4%)455 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children12,038 (96.0%)504 (4.0%)
3 or 4 Children3,323 (83.1%)678 (17.0%)
5 or more Children234 (90.7%)24 (9.3%)
Total32,725 (95.2%)1,661 (4.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Grand Prairie

According to the poverty data in Grand Prairie, 11.8% or 415 single-father households and 24.7% or 2,433 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 260 households (16.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 households (68.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Grand Prairie
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children260 (16.1%)417 (13.7%)
1 or 2 Children121 (7.2%)1,293 (24.0%)
3 or 4 Children34 (15.2%)691 (50.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)32 (68.1%)
Total415 (11.8%)2,433 (24.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Grand Prairie

The poverty data for Grand Prairie shows that 1,661 of the married-couple family households (4.8%) and 2,848 of the single-parent households (21.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 678 households (17.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 household (56.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Grand Prairie
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children455 (2.6%)677 (14.5%)
1 or 2 Children504 (4.0%)1,414 (20.0%)
3 or 4 Children678 (17.0%)725 (45.3%)
5 or more Children24 (9.3%)32 (56.1%)
Total1,661 (4.8%)2,848 (21.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Grand Prairie

Employment by Class of Employer in Grand Prairie

Among the 97,418 employed individuals in Grand Prairie, private company employees (70,733 | 72.6%), local government employees (7,250 | 7.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (5,624 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Grand Prairie
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees70,73372.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,6872.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,6245.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,7924.9%
Local Government Employees7,2507.4%
State Government Employees2,7992.9%
Federal Government Employees3,1953.3%
Unpaid Family Workers3380.4%
Total97,418100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Grand Prairie

According to the labor force statistics for Grand Prairie, out of the total population over 16 years of age (150,282), 70.0% or 105,197 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 5,260 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 86.6% or 21,941 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.6% or 203 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Grand Prairie
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4,552 (34.0%)432 (9.5%)
20 to 24 Years10,927 (81.0%)1,104 (10.1%)
25 to 29 Years12,822 (83.3%)641 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years10,697 (85.2%)556 (5.2%)
35 to 44 Years23,251 (83.9%)1,256 (5.4%)
45 to 54 Years21,941 (86.6%)417 (1.9%)
55 to 59 Years9,506 (80.6%)219 (2.3%)
60 to 64 Years6,735 (65.1%)175 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years4,037 (30.3%)254 (6.3%)
75 Years and over764 (11.0%)203 (26.6%)
Total105,197 (70.0%)5,260 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Grand Prairie

According to labor force statistics for Grand Prairie, 82.4% of individuals (84,984) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (103,136) are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 3,229 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.9% or 25,998 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.4% or 1,380 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Grand Prairie
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School12,745 (70.5%)705 (3.9%)
High School Diploma21,563 (80.2%)1,721 (6.4%)
College / Associate Degree24,633 (83.3%)1,035 (3.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher25,998 (90.9%)572 (2.0%)
Total84,984 (82.4%)3,919 (3.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Grand Prairie

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Grand Prairie are Community & Social Service (9,002 | 9.0%), Management (8,874 | 8.9%), Business & Financial (6,232 | 6.2%), Education Instruction & Library (5,581 | 5.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (5,002 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Grand Prairie

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Grand Prairie, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (77.9%), Computers & Mathematics (73.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (72.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (75.8%), Education, Arts & Media (75.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Grand Prairie
OccupationMaleFemale
Management5,494 (61.9%)3,380 (38.1%)
Business & Financial2,613 (41.9%)3,619 (58.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,418 (72.5%)1,300 (27.6%)
Computers & Mathematics1,805 (73.3%)658 (26.7%)
Architecture & Engineering1,386 (77.9%)392 (22.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science227 (47.6%)250 (52.4%)
Community & Social Service 2,912 (32.4%)6,090 (67.6%)
Education, Arts & Media324 (24.3%)1,010 (75.7%)
Legal Services & Support127 (26.0%)361 (74.0%)
Education Instruction & Library1,448 (26.0%)4,133 (74.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,013 (63.3%)586 (36.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,222 (24.4%)3,780 (75.6%)
Health Technologists842 (24.2%)2,640 (75.8%)
Total (Category)15,659 (46.3%)18,169 (53.7%)
Total (Overall)53,753 (53.8%)46,121 (46.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Grand Prairie are Food Preparation & Serving (5,051 | 5.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,447 | 3.5%), Healthcare Support (2,547 | 2.5%), Personal Care & Service (2,521 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (2,349 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Grand Prairie

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Grand Prairie, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (78.3%), Security & Protection (72.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (67.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.1%), Personal Care & Service (74.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Grand Prairie
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support227 (8.9%)2,320 (91.1%)
Security & Protection1,696 (72.2%)653 (27.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention864 (67.1%)423 (32.9%)
Law Enforcement832 (78.3%)230 (21.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,184 (43.2%)2,867 (56.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,547 (44.9%)1,900 (55.1%)
Personal Care & Service640 (25.4%)1,881 (74.6%)
Total (Category)6,294 (39.6%)9,621 (60.5%)
Total (Overall)53,753 (53.8%)46,121 (46.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Grand Prairie are Office & Administration (13,036 | 13.1%), and Sales & Related (8,881 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Grand Prairie

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Grand Prairie
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,268 (48.1%)4,613 (51.9%)
Office & Administration3,911 (30.0%)9,125 (70.0%)
Total (Category)8,179 (37.3%)13,738 (62.7%)
Total (Overall)53,753 (53.8%)46,121 (46.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Grand Prairie are Construction & Extraction (7,531 | 7.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,435 | 3.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (66 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Grand Prairie

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Grand Prairie
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry28 (42.4%)38 (57.6%)
Construction & Extraction7,413 (98.4%)118 (1.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,344 (97.4%)91 (2.6%)
Total (Category)10,785 (97.8%)247 (2.2%)
Total (Overall)53,753 (53.8%)46,121 (46.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Grand Prairie are Production (7,114 | 7.1%), Material Moving (5,209 | 5.2%), and Transportation (4,859 | 4.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Grand Prairie

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Grand Prairie
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,452 (62.6%)2,662 (37.4%)
Transportation4,232 (87.1%)627 (12.9%)
Material Moving4,152 (79.7%)1,057 (20.3%)
Total (Category)12,836 (74.7%)4,346 (25.3%)
Total (Overall)53,753 (53.8%)46,121 (46.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Grand Prairie

Employment Industries in Grand Prairie

The major employment industries in Grand Prairie include Manufacturing (11,987 | 12.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,299 | 11.3%), Retail Trade (10,858 | 10.9%), Construction (8,777 | 8.8%), and Transportation & Warehousing (8,294 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Grand Prairie

Employment Industries by Sex in Grand Prairie

The Grand Prairie industries that see more men than women are Construction (96.5%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (94.0%), and Enterprise Management (82.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (81.2%), Educational Services (71.0%), and Finance & Insurance (64.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Grand Prairie
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting97 (62.2%)59 (37.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction515 (94.0%)33 (6.0%)
Construction8,465 (96.5%)312 (3.5%)
Manufacturing8,318 (69.4%)3,669 (30.6%)
Wholesale Trade2,605 (70.2%)1,108 (29.8%)
Retail Trade6,082 (56.0%)4,776 (44.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing5,893 (71.1%)2,401 (28.9%)
Utilities630 (81.3%)145 (18.7%)
Information734 (52.3%)668 (47.6%)
Finance & Insurance2,127 (35.3%)3,898 (64.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing730 (41.4%)1,031 (58.6%)
Professional & Scientific2,533 (51.3%)2,405 (48.7%)
Enterprise Management74 (82.2%)16 (17.8%)
Administrative & Support2,237 (53.9%)1,911 (46.1%)
Educational Services2,253 (29.0%)5,507 (71.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,120 (18.8%)9,179 (81.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation542 (45.2%)658 (54.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,168 (45.9%)3,735 (54.1%)
Public Administration2,152 (52.1%)1,981 (47.9%)
Total53,753 (53.8%)46,121 (46.2%)

Education in Grand Prairie

School Enrollment in Grand Prairie

The most common levels of schooling among the 58,309 students in Grand Prairie are high school (14,198 | 24.3%), middle school (12,672 | 21.7%), and elementary school (11,744 | 20.1%).
School Enrollment in Grand Prairie
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,9155.0%
Kindergarten3,2295.5%
Elementary School11,74420.1%
Middle School12,67221.7%
High School14,19824.3%
College / Undergraduate10,42817.9%
Graduate / Professional3,1235.4%
Total58,309100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Grand Prairie

Out of a total of 58,309 students who are enrolled in schools in Grand Prairie, 5,948 (10.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 52,361 (89.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,192 (34.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 10,075 (96.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Grand Prairie
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,736 (78.5%)475 (21.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old12,714 (92.1%)1,094 (7.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds14,686 (91.8%)1,315 (8.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds10,075 (96.5%)369 (3.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,609 (92.7%)286 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,136 (91.1%)405 (8.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,134 (79.3%)819 (20.7%)
35 Years and over2,264 (65.5%)1,192 (34.5%)
Total52,361 (89.8%)5,948 (10.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Grand Prairie

Business (10,701 | 30.0%), science & technology (3,893 | 10.9%), education (3,458 | 9.7%), arts & humanities (2,638 | 7.4%), and computers & mathematics (2,196 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 35,706 individuals in Grand Prairie who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Grand Prairie
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,1966.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,0105.6%
Physical & Health Sciences1,0462.9%
Psychology1,2163.4%
Social Sciences1,4894.2%
Engineering2,0495.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies4431.2%
Science & Technology3,89310.9%
Business10,70130.0%
Education3,4589.7%
Literature & Languages9652.7%
Liberal Arts & History9302.6%
Visual & Performing Arts1,1463.2%
Communications1,5264.3%
Arts & Humanities2,6387.4%
Total35,706100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Grand Prairie

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Grand Prairie

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Grand Prairie are males with 2 vehicles (19,324, accounting for 36.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (15,571, making up 43.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Grand Prairie
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle792 (1.5%)1,158 (2.6%)
1 Vehicle8,370 (15.8%)9,423 (21.2%)
2 Vehicles19,324 (36.5%)15,571 (35.0%)
3 Vehicles14,077 (26.6%)11,397 (25.6%)
4 Vehicles7,422 (14.0%)4,694 (10.5%)
5 or more Vehicles2,898 (5.5%)2,248 (5.1%)
Total52,883 (100.0%)44,491 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Grand Prairie

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Grand Prairie are 30 to 34 minutes (16,157 commuters, 18.2%), 20 to 24 minutes (12,478 commuters, 14.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (12,104 commuters, 13.7%).
Commute Time in Grand Prairie
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,1241.3%
5 to 9 Minutes4,5385.1%
10 to 14 Minutes10,32411.7%
15 to 19 Minutes12,10413.7%
20 to 24 Minutes12,47814.1%
25 to 29 Minutes7,5838.6%
30 to 34 Minutes16,15718.2%
35 to 39 Minutes3,7774.3%
40 to 44 Minutes4,7475.4%
45 to 59 Minutes9,47510.7%
60 to 89 Minutes4,9325.6%
90 or more Minutes1,3241.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Grand Prairie

The most common commute times in Grand Prairie are 30 to 34 minutes (8,946 commuters, 18.3%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (7,211 commuters, 18.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Grand Prairie
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes587 (1.2%)537 (1.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,014 (4.1%)2,524 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,618 (11.5%)4,706 (11.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes5,972 (12.2%)6,132 (15.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes7,130 (14.5%)5,348 (13.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,259 (8.7%)3,324 (8.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes8,946 (18.3%)7,211 (18.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,186 (4.5%)1,591 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes3,110 (6.4%)1,637 (4.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes4,813 (9.8%)4,662 (11.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,394 (6.9%)1,538 (3.9%)
90 or more Minutes975 (2.0%)349 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Grand Prairie

The most frequent times of departure to work in Grand Prairie are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (6,605, 13.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (7,344, 18.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Grand Prairie
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,911 (8.0%)1,557 (3.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM3,252 (6.6%)1,438 (3.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,163 (6.5%)1,688 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM6,605 (13.5%)3,008 (7.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4,588 (9.4%)3,167 (8.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM6,538 (13.3%)7,344 (18.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,249 (6.6%)4,234 (10.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4,333 (8.8%)4,574 (11.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,036 (2.1%)2,404 (6.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,564 (5.2%)2,587 (6.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,621 (3.3%)1,720 (4.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM542 (1.1%)361 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3,660 (7.5%)2,675 (6.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,942 (8.0%)2,802 (7.1%)
Total49,004 (100.0%)39,559 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Grand Prairie

Occupancy by Ownership in Grand Prairie

Of the total 65,740 dwellings in Grand Prairie, owner-occupied units account for 38,891 (59.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 26,849 (40.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Grand Prairie
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units38,89159.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units26,84940.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units65,740100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Grand Prairie

Occupancy by Household Size in Grand Prairie
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household14,89522.7%
2-Person Household18,75028.5%
3-Person Household11,16717.0%
4+ Person Household20,92831.8%
Total Housing Units65,740100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Grand Prairie

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Grand Prairie
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household5,552 (37.3%)9,343 (62.7%)
2-Person Household11,459 (61.1%)7,291 (38.9%)
3-Person Household6,892 (61.7%)4,275 (38.3%)
4+ Person Household14,988 (71.6%)5,940 (28.4%)
Total Housing Units38,891 (59.2%)26,849 (40.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Grand Prairie

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Grand Prairie
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School6,014 (60.3%)3,966 (39.7%)
High School Diploma8,180 (51.7%)7,642 (48.3%)
College/Associate Degree11,060 (57.0%)8,345 (43.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher13,637 (66.4%)6,896 (33.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Grand Prairie

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Grand Prairie
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years13,98921.3%
35 to 44 Years14,65422.3%
45 to 54 Years13,49020.5%
55 to 64 Years12,56419.1%
65 to 74 Years7,28511.1%
75 to 84 Years2,4383.7%
85 Years and Over1,3202.0%
Total65,740100.0%

Housing Finances in Grand Prairie

Median Income by Occupancy in Grand Prairie

Median Income by Occupancy in Grand Prairie
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied38,891 (59.2%)$100,166
Renter-Occupied26,849 (40.8%)$52,419
Average65,740 (100.0%)$76,626

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Grand Prairie

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Grand Prairie
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000401 (1.0%)816 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999365 (0.9%)215 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999631 (1.6%)1,432 (5.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999417 (1.1%)1,016 (3.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999612 (1.6%)1,152 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,767 (4.5%)3,688 (13.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,239 (8.3%)4,288 (16.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,973 (15.4%)6,320 (23.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,998 (15.4%)3,241 (12.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9999,839 (25.3%)3,226 (12.0%)
$150,000 or more9,649 (24.8%)1,455 (5.4%)
Total38,891 (100.0%)26,849 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Grand Prairie

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Grand Prairie
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300847 (2.2%)393 (1.5%)
$300 to $4992,659 (6.8%)374 (1.4%)
$500 to $7995,908 (15.2%)982 (3.7%)
$800 to $9993,103 (8.0%)2,565 (9.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4997,863 (20.2%)11,708 (43.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9997,595 (19.5%)6,943 (25.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,756 (12.2%)2,722 (10.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,744 (7.1%)687 (2.6%)
$3,000 or more3,416 (8.8%)110 (0.4%)
Total38,891 (100.0%)26,849 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Grand Prairie

Housing Structures in Grand Prairie

Housing Structures in Grand Prairie
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached42,42864.5%
Single Unit, Attached3,1984.9%
2 Unit Apartments7391.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,3843.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,8135.8%
10 or more Apartments11,29017.2%
Mobile Home / Other1,8882.9%
Total65,740100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Grand Prairie

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Grand Prairie
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached35,687 (84.1%)6,741 (15.9%)
Single Unit, Attached1,332 (41.6%)1,866 (58.4%)
2 Unit Apartments84 (11.4%)655 (88.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments24 (1.0%)2,360 (99.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments39 (1.0%)3,774 (99.0%)
10 or more Apartments74 (0.7%)11,216 (99.3%)
Mobile Home / Other1,651 (87.5%)237 (12.6%)
Total38,891 (59.2%)26,849 (40.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Grand Prairie

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Grand Prairie
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room203 (0.5%)1,625 (6.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms944 (2.4%)8,069 (30.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms10,570 (27.2%)12,493 (46.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms15,598 (40.1%)3,466 (12.9%)
8 or more Rooms11,576 (29.8%)1,196 (4.4%)
Total38,891 (100.0%)26,849 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Grand Prairie

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Grand Prairie
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas18,755 (48.2%)3,455 (12.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas538 (1.4%)216 (0.8%)
Electricity19,218 (49.4%)22,845 (85.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene23 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels128 (0.3%)10 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used229 (0.6%)323 (1.2%)
Total38,891 (100.0%)26,849 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Grand Prairie

Household Vehicle Usage in Grand Prairie
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle758 (1.9%)2,108 (7.9%)
1 Vehicle7,069 (18.2%)12,715 (47.4%)
2 Vehicles15,720 (40.4%)8,297 (30.9%)
3 or more Vehicles15,344 (39.5%)3,729 (13.9%)
Total38,891 (100.0%)26,849 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Grand Prairie

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Grand Prairie

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units14,63724,254
Median Property Value$212,700$261,100
Median Household Income$80,489$7,328
Monthly Housing Costs$710$3,394
Real Estate Taxes$3,449$710

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Grand Prairie

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Grand Prairie
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,142 (7.8%)666 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,151 (7.9%)874 (3.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9998,980 (61.4%)13,767 (56.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,859 (19.5%)7,460 (30.8%)
$500,000 to $749,999290 (2.0%)1,354 (5.6%)
$750,000 to $999,99960 (0.4%)56 (0.2%)
$1,000,000 or more155 (1.1%)77 (0.3%)
Total14,637 (100.0%)24,254 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Grand Prairie

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Grand Prairie
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000464 (3.2%)237 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999950 (6.5%)302 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999797 (5.4%)710 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,579 (10.8%)970 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,831 (19.3%)1,660 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,353 (16.1%)3,142 (13.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,342 (22.8%)3,645 (15.0%)
$150,000 or more2,321 (15.9%)6,497 (26.8%)
Total14,637 (100.0%)24,254 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Grand Prairie

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Grand Prairie
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x5,629 (38.5%)112,677 (464.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,084 (21.1%)8,897 (36.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,126 (14.5%)7,149 (29.5%)
4.0x or more3,669 (25.1%)3,234 (13.3%)
Total14,637 (100.0%)24,254 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Grand Prairie

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Grand Prairie
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,848 (12.6%)70 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4991,275 (8.7%)908 (3.7%)
$800 to $1,49910,681 (73.0%)1,117 (4.6%)
Total14,637 (100.0%)24,254 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Grand Prairie

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Grand Prairie

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Grand Prairie
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years13,986 (90.8%)1,420 (9.2%)
6 to 18 Years36,583 (86.4%)5,758 (13.6%)
19 to 25 Years13,369 (70.6%)5,570 (29.4%)
26 to 34 Years18,077 (72.2%)6,953 (27.8%)
35 to 44 Years20,343 (73.5%)7,331 (26.5%)
45 to 54 Years20,374 (80.5%)4,932 (19.5%)
55 to 64 Years18,972 (85.9%)3,109 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years12,732 (96.1%)524 (4.0%)
75 Years and older6,568 (96.3%)255 (3.7%)
Total161,004 (81.8%)35,852 (18.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Grand Prairie

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Grand Prairie
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born13,986 (90.8%)1,420 (9.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen36,583 (86.4%)5,758 (13.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen13,369 (70.6%)5,570 (29.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Grand Prairie

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Grand Prairie
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00011,262 (72.7%)4,221 (27.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99925,547 (76.3%)7,916 (23.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99925,980 (76.7%)7,908 (23.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99922,112 (80.4%)5,380 (19.6%)
$100,000 and over75,964 (88.0%)10,375 (12.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Grand Prairie

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Grand Prairie
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 67,298 (47.4%)6,802 (44.2%)
6 to 18 Years15,294 (36.1%)23,077 (54.5%)
19 to 25 Years1,886 (10.0%)11,913 (62.9%)
25 to 34 Years2,714 (10.8%)15,938 (63.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,921 (10.6%)18,550 (67.0%)
45 to 54 Years2,616 (10.3%)19,021 (75.2%)
55 to 64 Years3,613 (16.4%)16,642 (75.4%)
65 to 74 Years11,500 (86.8%)6,360 (48.0%)
75 Years and over6,480 (95.0%)3,384 (49.6%)
Total54,322 (27.6%)121,687 (61.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Grand Prairie

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Grand Prairie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years157 (2.4%)29 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years1,347 (6.3%)1,356 (6.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,341 (5.8%)1,112 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years3,593 (9.8%)4,730 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,435 (24.3%)1,664 (22.6%)
75 Years and over1,474 (47.8%)2,187 (58.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Grand Prairie

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Grand Prairie: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years157 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years145 (0.7%)148 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years32 (0.1%)228 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,191 (3.3%)691 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years688 (11.7%)188 (2.6%)
75 Years and over845 (27.4%)729 (19.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Grand Prairie: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years101 (1.6%)29 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years127 (0.6%)393 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years343 (1.5%)488 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,076 (2.9%)1,087 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years317 (5.4%)304 (4.1%)
75 Years and over321 (10.4%)683 (18.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Grand Prairie: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,130 (5.3%)1,217 (5.8%)
18 to 34 Years887 (3.8%)634 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,033 (2.8%)1,565 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years338 (5.7%)345 (4.7%)
75 Years and over458 (14.8%)822 (22.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Grand Prairie: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years201 (0.9%)189 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years189 (0.8%)237 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,175 (3.2%)2,895 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years681 (11.5%)1,307 (17.8%)
75 Years and over906 (29.4%)1,462 (39.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Grand Prairie: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years252 (1.2%)360 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years150 (0.6%)201 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years478 (1.3%)824 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years302 (5.1%)400 (5.4%)
75 Years and over290 (9.4%)801 (21.4%)

Technology Access in Grand Prairie

Computing Device Access in Grand Prairie

Computing Device Access in Grand Prairie
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop53,57781.5%
Smartphone60,23491.6%
Tablet43,70766.5%
No Computing Device2,6034.0%
Total65,740100.0%

Internet Access in Grand Prairie

Internet Access in Grand Prairie
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet560.1%
Broadband Home49,89075.9%
Cellular Data Only6,99510.6%
Satellite Internet6,4689.8%
No Internet6,3449.7%
Total65,740100.0%

Grand Prairie Summary

Geography

Geographically, Grand Prairie is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in the U.S. state of Texas. It is situated in the center of Dallas, Tarrant, and Denton counties, and is part of the Mid-Cities region. Grand Prairie is bordered by the cities of Arlington to the north, Irving to the west, Cedar Hill to the south, and Mesquite to the east. The city is situated on the Trinity River, which is a tributary of the Trinity River, and is part of the Trinity River watershed.
Grand Prairie covers an area of approximately 60 square miles, with a population of approximately 175,396 people as of the 2010 census. The city is divided into four distinct geographic regions: the northern, central, southern, and western regions. The northern region is primarily residential, while the central region is home to the city's downtown area and is the most densely populated. The southern region is mostly industrial, while the western region is mostly rural.

History

Grand Prairie was first settled in the late 1800s by settlers from the nearby city of Dallas. The city was originally known as Dechman, after the family who owned the land. In 1902, the city was renamed Grand Prairie after the nearby prairie.
The city was officially incorporated in 1909, and the first mayor was elected in 1910. The city quickly grew in population and industry, and by the 1920s, Grand Prairie was home to several cotton gins, a cottonseed oil mill, and a flour mill.
In the 1950s, the city experienced a period of rapid growth, as the population increased from 4,000 to over 20,000. This growth was largely due to the city's proximity to Dallas and Fort Worth, as well as the development of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Economy

Grand Prairie is home to a diverse economy, with a variety of industries represented. The city is home to several large employers, including Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter, and the Grand Prairie Independent School District.
The city is also home to a number of retail and entertainment venues, including the Grand Prairie Premium Outlets, the Grand Prairie AirHogs baseball team, and the Verizon Theatre.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Grand Prairie had a population of 175,396 people. The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% White, 24.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 4.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 11.3% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $51,914. The per capita income for the city was $21,845. About 11.3% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Grand Prairie?
Total Population of Grand Prairie is 197,279.
What is the Total Male Population of Grand Prairie?
Total Male Population of Grand Prairie is 96,719.
What is the Total Female Population of Grand Prairie?
Total Female Population of Grand Prairie is 100,560.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Grand Prairie?
There are 96.18 Males per 100 Females in Grand Prairie.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Grand Prairie?
There are 103.97 Females per 100 Males in Grand Prairie.
What is the Median Population Age in Grand Prairie?
Median Population Age in Grand Prairie is 33.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Grand Prairie
Average Family Size in Grand Prairie is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Grand Prairie
Average Household Size in Grand Prairie is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Grand Prairie?
Per Capita income in Grand Prairie is $32,444.
What is the Median Family Income in Grand Prairie?
Median Family Income in Grand Prairie is $88,342.
What is the Median Household income in Grand Prairie?
Median Household Income in Grand Prairie is $76,626.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Grand Prairie?
Income or Wage Gap in Grand Prairie is 31.6%.
Women in Grand Prairie earn 68.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Grand Prairie?
Family Income Deficit in Grand Prairie is $10,362.
Families that are below poverty line in Grand Prairie earn $10,362 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Grand Prairie?
Inequality or Gini Index in Grand Prairie is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Grand Prairie?
There are 105,197 People in the Labor Forcein in Grand Prairie.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Grand Prairie?
70.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Grand Prairie.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Grand Prairie?
Unemployment Rate in Grand Prairie is 5.0%.