CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 104.05
Texas · Cameron County · 5,667 residents · 2.401 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 104.05 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,250. Population has declined 5% since 2020. Median home value is $234,400. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% more than the Cameron County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,667
−5%since 2020
from 5,954 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,360 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 2,480 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
+4%since 2020
from 33.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,250
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,163 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,142
+36%since 2020
from $28,721 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
−5%since 2020
from 0.462 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.9%
Information8.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Retail trade4.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
Public administration2.8%
Construction2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$234,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $180,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,290
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $905 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−35.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−2%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(1,423)
Black0.9%(51)
Hispanic / Latino74%(4,407)
Asian0.6%(34)
Other0.7%(39)
Diversity Score49.4%(2,939)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(1,259)
Black1.2%(66)
Hispanic / Latino68.2%(3,863)
Asian4.3%(246)
Other4.1%(233)
Diversity Score60.3%(3,416)
Diversity Score
60
+22%since 2020
from 49 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.3 min
+5%since 2020
from 21.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
50.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
11.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
34.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% 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 5,667 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 $81,250 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 $234,400, and the typical rent is about $1,290 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.2% 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 20.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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