CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 21
Texas · Brazos County · 13,494 residents · 1.591 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 21 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,024. Population has grown 21% since 2020. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 68.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 71% less than the Brazos County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
13,494
+21%since 2020
from 11,153 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,481 / sq mi
+21%since 2020
from 7,010 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.8
+1%since 2020
from 19.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
202413K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$17,024
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $20,863 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,409
+41%since 2020
from $5,245 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
68.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.679
+21%since 2020
from 0.559 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.7%
Other services5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Retail trade1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Public administration0.2%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,113
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,126 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
99.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(6,278)
Black2.6%(293)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(2,483)
Asian15.1%(1,681)
Other3.7%(418)
Diversity Score76.1%(8,487)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52%(7,019)
Black3.5%(473)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(3,435)
Asian14.4%(1,944)
Other4.6%(623)
Diversity Score80.1%(10,804)
Diversity Score
80
+5%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
81.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 99.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
48.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.0 min
−7%since 2020
from 15.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
32.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
8.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.4% in 2020
Female
44.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
Foreign born
10.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
53.2%
−18.2 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% 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 13,494 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 $17,024 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 $1,113 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 81.3% 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 68.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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