CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 142.01
Texas · Cameron County · 822 residents · 0.253 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest low broadband in TX#74 US41.4%#137lowest low rent in TX$619#207lowest short commute in TX14.6 min#211lowest low income in TX$31,394TRACT SHAPE · Cameron County, TX
The short version
Population has fallen 62% since 2020, a loss of 1,320 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $82,300. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 54.5% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
822
−62%since 2020
from 2,142 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,249 / sq mi
−62%since 2020
from 8,466 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
+22%since 2020
from 27.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024822
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$21,156
+81%since 2020
from $11,689 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
54.5%
+32.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.543
+28%since 2020
from 0.425 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.4%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$82,300
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
58.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
24.5%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.7%
−19.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(32)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.5%(2,110)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(79)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(26)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.8%(796)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.7%(63)
Diversity Score
8
+108%since 2020
from 4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+20.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.9%
+26.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Drive alone to work
40.2%
−59.8 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
55.8%
+55.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Female
57.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Foreign born
43.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
47.7%
−17.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
41.4%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
3.6%
−49.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
96.4%
+49.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% 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 822 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $82,300.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.4% 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 54.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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