Dallas, Texas: Population Density - People Per Acre
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Dallas, Texas
Population Density - People per Acre
66
Level of Park
Need
Very High
High
Moderate
Kid Density Age 19 and Younger - Kids Per Acre
U
V
78
30
80
Level of Park Need
V
U
180
Very High
High
Moderate
Parks with Public Access
Other Parks and Open Space
20
Half Mile Park Service Areas
Cemetery
University
Industrial
Vacant Zero Population Areas
Waterbodies
County Boundary
635
U
V
310
35E
45
Level of Park
Need
Very High
High
Moderate
Density Individuals in Households with Income Less Than $35,000
Miles
The Trust for Public Land ParkScore index analyzes public access to existing
parks and open space. The analysis incorporates a two-step approach: 1)
determines where there are gaps in park availability, and 2) constructs a
demographic profile to identify gaps with the most urgent need for parkland.
Park gaps are based on a dynamic 1/2 mile service area (10 minute walking
distance) for all parks. In this analysis, service areas use the street network to
determine walkable distance - streets such as highways, freeways, and
interstates are considered barriers.
individuals in households with income less than 75% of city median income
(Dallas less than $35,000), and population density (people per acre).
The combined level of park need result shown on the large map combines the
three demographic profile results and assigns the following weights:
Demographic profiles are based on 2014 Forecast block groups provided by
Esri to determine park need for density of kids age 19 and younger, density of
Areas in dark red show a very high need for parks.
50% = population density (people per acre)
25% = density of kids age 19 and younger
25% = density of individuals in households with income less than $35,000
Special thanks to the following data providers: Dallas, Esri.
Information on this map is provided for purposes of discussion and visualization only. Map created by The Trust for Public Land on April 2, 2015.
TPL, The Trust for Public Land, and The Trust for Public Land logo are trademarks of The Trust for Public Land. Copyright 2015 The Trust for Public Land. www.tpl.org
Level of Park
Need
Very High
High
Moderate
Dallas, TX
2015
Rank
ParkScore
47
47.5
Acreage
Investment
Facilities
24
out of 40 points
out of 20 points
Access
*Facility average
out of 20 points
out of 40 points
Median Park Size
Park Land Percentage
Spending per
Capita
14
10
10
out of 20 points
out of 20 points
out of 20 points
out of 20 points
out of 20 points
out of 20 points
out of 20 points
$62.37
2.6
0.4
1.7
0.7
7.2 Acres
10.2%
20
Basketball Hoops per
10,000 Residents
Dog Parks per
10,000 Residents
Playgrounds per
10,000 Residents
Recreation/Senior Centers
per 10,000 Residents
58%
* Each city can earn a maximum of 120 points. Points are awarded for eight statistical measures in three categories: acreage, facilities and investment, and access. The total is then
normalized to a scale out of 100. This final value is the city's ParkScore.
Demographic Category
Total Population
Population
Served**
Percent
Served**
Population
Not Served
Percent
Not Served
Total Population
1,242,255
717,084
58%
525,171
42%
Age 19 and Younger
356,923
203,185
57%
153,738
43%
20-64 Years Old
762,922
442,552
58%
320,370
42%
Over 64 Years Old
122,400
71,344
58%
51,056
42%
Demographic Category
Total Households
Households
Served**
Percent
Served**
Households
Not Served
Percent
Not Served
Under 75% Median City Income
201,135
114,973
57%
86,162
43%
75%-125% Median City Income
68,307
38,227
56%
30,080
44%
Over 125% Median City Income
204,442
119,330
58%
85,112
**Inside 1/2 mile dynamic park buffer
The Trust for Public Land works with communities to ensure that everyone has parks, gardens, playgrounds, trails, and other
natural places within a ten-minute walk from home. Learn more at www.tpl.org
42%
2014 Forecast Census Block Groups
Provided by Esri