CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 20.17
Texas · Brazos County · 4,056 residents · 1.706 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5lowest low income in TX#65 US$12,636#6highest high poverty in TX#75 US76.6%#15lowest young in TX#217 US19.7 yrs#20lowest low broadband in TX#320 US57.1%TRACT SHAPE · Brazos County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 20.17 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,636. The census tract has more than doubled in size since 2020, adding 2,535 residents. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 76.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 78% less than the Brazos County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,056
+167%since 2020
from 1,521 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,377 / sq mi
+167%since 2020
from 892 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.7
−1%since 2020
from 19.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$12,636
+167%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $3,901 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,350
+56%since 2020
from $4,722 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
76.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.611
−7%since 2020
from 0.658 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
Other services12.6%
Public administration4.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,210
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $798 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
33.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
80.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(1,007)
Black6%(91)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(324)
Asian1.2%(19)
Other5.3%(80)
Diversity Score63.7%(969)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(2,343)
Black2%(80)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(924)
Asian13.8%(561)
Other3.6%(148)
Diversity Score74.2%(3,009)
Diversity Score
74
+16%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
68.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.3 min
+15%since 2020
from 15.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
Female
51.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
Foreign born
8.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
57.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% 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 4,056 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 $12,636 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,210 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 68.4% 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 76.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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