CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 231.16
Texas · Bell County · 7,284 residents · 1.677 sq mi
Notable rankings
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The short version
Census Tract 231.16 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,194. Population has grown 17% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $244,200. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% more than the Bell County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,284
+17%since 2020
from 6,219 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,343 / sq mi
+17%since 2020
from 3,708 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.8
+3%since 2020
from 27.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$88,194
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,974 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,208
+10%since 2020
from $25,557 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+20%since 2020
from 0.301 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.8%
Information12%
Finance & insurance6.3%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Other services2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Public administration0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$244,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $157,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,729
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,353 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.1%
+23.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+25%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.8%(1,607)
Black38%(2,366)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(1,272)
Asian2.8%(176)
Other12.8%(798)
Diversity Score91.2%(5,670)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33%(2,406)
Black36.1%(2,627)
Hispanic / Latino15%(1,092)
Asian2.2%(157)
Other13.8%(1,002)
Diversity Score89.9%(6,546)
Diversity Score
90
−1%since 2020
from 91 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 98.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.6 min
+44%since 2020
from 24.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% 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
4.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Female
44.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Foreign born
7.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
31.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% 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 7,284 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 $88,194 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 $244,200, and the typical rent is about $1,729 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.8% 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 16.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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