Cedar Hill, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cedar Hill, Texas had a total population of 48,879, the 77th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $101,909, which is 30% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.0%.
Cedar Hill Quick Facts
How Cedar Hill Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,560 | 48,879 | No clear change (+0.7%) |
| Median household income | $89,181 | $101,909 | +14.3% |
| Median home value¹ | $207,743 | $302,700 | +45.7% |
| Median gross rent | $1,691 | $1,993 | +17.9% |
How Cedar Hill Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 15.8%
- Black: 53.9%
- Hispanic: 24.2%
- Asian: 1.8%
- Other: 0.4%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 8.1%
- HS Diploma: 21.2%
- Some College: 26.5%
- Associate's: 8.5%
- Bachelor's: 22.5%
- Graduate+: 13.3%
Cedar Hill Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Dallas County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 1,307,930 | $70,518 | 16.7% | $320,700 |
| Irving | 256,492 | $81,830 | 11.0% | $315,600 |
| Garland | 246,844 | $76,320 | 13.0% | $270,800 |
| Grand Prairie | 201,883 | $81,619 | 12.0% | $295,500 |
| Mesquite (Dallas County) | 149,299 | $72,537 | 13.4% | $245,700 |
| Carrollton | 133,740 | $101,396 | 7.1% | $381,000 |
| Lewisville | 131,080 | $89,233 | 7.8% | $378,500 |
| Richardson | 118,731 | $98,111 | 9.7% | $431,400 |
| Rowlett | 65,463 | $112,081 | 6.1% | $368,800 |
| Wylie | 60,334 | $119,522 | 5.6% | $387,000 |
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Population Overview
Cedar Hill is a mid-sized community located in Texas, within Dallas County. The total population is 48,879. It ranks as the 77th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cedar Hill is 35.7 years. This is about the same as the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cedar Hill is $101,909. This is 30% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 26% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $302,700. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Cedar Hill is Black or African American, making up 53.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (15.8%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (53.9% vs 11.9%). The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
35.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Cedar Hill, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cedar Hill, Texas?
Cedar Hill, Texas has a population of 48,879 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Cedar Hill, TX?
The median household income in Cedar Hill is $101,909, which is 26% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Cedar Hill, TX?
The poverty rate in Cedar Hill is 10.0%. This means approximately 4,809 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Cedar Hill, Texas?
Cedar Hill's population is 15.8% White, 53.9% Black, 24.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.8% Asian.
What is the median home value in Cedar Hill, TX?
The median home value in Cedar Hill is $302,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x.
How educated is Cedar Hill, Texas?
35.8% of adults (25+) in Cedar Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 13.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.