CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 218.02
Texas · Bell County · 6,034 residents · 14.339 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Bell County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 218.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,696. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $427,300. Households here earn about 75% more than the Bell County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,034
+12%since 2020
from 5,411 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
421 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 377 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+22%since 2020
from 33.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$120,696
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $86,328 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,327
+50%since 2020
from $37,540 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
−4%since 2020
from 0.476 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.2%
Retail trade8.4%
Information6.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Other services3.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
Public administration2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$427,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $273,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,182
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $834 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+12%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic38%(2,056)
Black11%(593)
Hispanic / Latino41.5%(2,248)
Asian4.8%(258)
Other4.7%(256)
Diversity Score83.3%(4,508)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(2,794)
Black9.9%(595)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(1,874)
Asian8%(485)
Other4.7%(286)
Diversity Score83.8%(5,059)
Diversity Score
84
+1%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.3 min
−5%since 2020
from 29.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Female
45.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Foreign born
23.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% 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 6,034 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 $120,696 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 $427,300, and the typical rent is about $1,182 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.8% 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 12.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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