CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 212.03
Texas · Bell County · 4,793 residents · 5.847 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Bell County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 212.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,270. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $239,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,793
+6%since 2020
from 4,524 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
820 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 774 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
−1%since 2020
from 42.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,270
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,347 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,429
−4%since 2020
from $39,917 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
−9%since 2020
from 0.556 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.5%
Information10.3%
Other services9.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
Public administration8.5%
Finance & insurance8.3%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
Construction3.2%
Education & health services2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$239,000
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $125,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,170
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $931 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+60%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(2,991)
Black8.2%(372)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(960)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other4.2%(189)
Diversity Score63.7%(2,880)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(2,722)
Black2.6%(126)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(1,381)
Asian0.7%(34)
Other11.1%(530)
Diversity Score72.7%(3,484)
Diversity Score
73
+14%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.2 min
+31%since 2020
from 18.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Female
50.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Foreign born
14.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,793 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $56,270 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $239,000, and the typical rent is about $1,170 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.4% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 11.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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