CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17.03
Texas · Brazos County · 4,221 residents · 0.472 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 17.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,784. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 21.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 50.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Brazos County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
15% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,221
+7%since 2020
from 3,948 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,943 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 8,364 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.9
−2%since 2020
from 22.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$28,784
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,556 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,038
+8%since 2020
from $17,599 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
−6%since 2020
from 0.470 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
Other services4.9%
Retail trade4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Public administration2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Manufacturing1.1%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$214,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,359
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,042 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
14.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
85.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
68.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(2,136)
Black8.5%(337)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(558)
Asian18.9%(746)
Other4.3%(171)
Diversity Score80.3%(3,170)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(2,374)
Black5.4%(230)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(688)
Asian20.2%(853)
Other1.8%(76)
Diversity Score76.6%(3,234)
Diversity Score
77
−5%since 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
65.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 97.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.3 min
+2%since 2020
from 15.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
50.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
19.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 79.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 76.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% 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 4,221 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 $28,784 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 $214,900, and the typical rent is about $1,359 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 65.8% 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 50.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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