CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1509
Texas · Bexar County · 7,141 residents · 1.063 sq mi
Notable rankings
#217lowest low education in TX#1130 US4.9%TRACT SHAPE · Bexar County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 1509 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,583. Population has declined 11% since 2020. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $134,400. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Bexar County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% 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
7,141
−11%since 2020
from 7,987 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,718 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 7,514 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+14%since 2020
from 40.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,583
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,771 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,751
+27%since 2020
from $15,570 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+5%since 2020
from 0.387 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.9%
Finance & insurance10.5%
Retail trade7.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
Education & health services4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Other services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Public administration0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$134,400
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $85,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,024
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $528 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
42.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+43%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(1,272)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino82.8%(6,611)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(95)
Diversity Score36.2%(2,889)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.6%(1,254)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino80.6%(5,753)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(134)
Diversity Score40%(2,854)
Diversity Score
40
+11%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.0 min
−2%since 2020
from 24.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% 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
13.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Female
44.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Foreign born
17.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
58.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% 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 7,141 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 $45,583 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 $134,400, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 4.9% 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 22.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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