CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 144.04
Texas · Cameron County · 5,295 residents · 4.845 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Cameron County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 144.04 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,171. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $159,900. At a median age of 23.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,295
+8%since 2020
from 4,918 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,093 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 1,015 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
23.2
−18%since 2020
from 28.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$48,171
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,960 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,946
+31%since 2020
from $15,267 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
+16%since 2020
from 0.422 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.3%
Wholesale trade10.4%
Public administration8.6%
Information7.7%
Retail trade7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Finance & insurance0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$159,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $99,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$862
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $688 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
97.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+33%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.9%(4,619)
Asian1.9%(95)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.5%(712)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.1%(5,091)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.3%(490)
Diversity Score
9
−36%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+30.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.8 min
−11%since 2020
from 23.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 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
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
37.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
Female
62.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
Foreign born
22.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+30.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
26.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
73.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% 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 5,295 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 $48,171 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 $159,900, and the typical rent is about $862 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.8% 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 30.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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