CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1508
Texas · Bexar County · 3,019 residents · 1.66 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5lowest young in TX#85 US19.0 yrs#36highest high poverty in TX#426 US58.1%#188lowest low income in TX$30,337TRACT SHAPE · Bexar County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 1508 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,337. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 58.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Bexar County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,019
+15%since 2020
from 2,633 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,819 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 1,586 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.0
−33%since 2020
from 28.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$30,337
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $18,062 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,961
+46%since 2020
from $13,706 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
58.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.641
+15%since 2020
from 0.557 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.6%
Wholesale trade11.7%
Retail trade8.7%
Other services4.3%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Public administration1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$332,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$820
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $534 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
78.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.1%(266)
Black0.9%(25)
Hispanic / Latino88.4%(2,328)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(14)
Diversity Score26%(684)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(191)
Black1.1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino89.3%(2,696)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(100)
Diversity Score24.7%(745)
Diversity Score
25
−5%since 2020
from 26 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.5 min
+22%since 2020
from 14.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Female
58.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Foreign born
3.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+22.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% 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 3,019 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 $30,337 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 $332,300, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.5% 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 58.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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