CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 165.21
Texas · Dallas County · 7,925 residents · 7.396 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Dallas County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 165.21 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,004. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $289,600. At a median age of 22.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Dallas County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,925
+14%since 2020
from 6,940 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,072 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 938 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.4
−2%since 2020
from 22.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,004
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,591 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,431
+10%since 2020
from $21,284 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+11%since 2020
from 0.417 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.9%
Information11.9%
Finance & insurance10.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
Retail trade7.5%
Public administration6.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
Education & health services2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$289,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $189,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,483
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,139 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.5%
−22.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
75.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+60%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(1,981)
Black41%(2,842)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(1,573)
Asian4.3%(295)
Other3.6%(249)
Diversity Score87%(6,041)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(1,938)
Black29.8%(2,358)
Hispanic / Latino32.7%(2,588)
Asian3%(238)
Other10.1%(803)
Diversity Score91.7%(7,270)
Diversity Score
92
+5%since 2020
from 87 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 87.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.8 min
+17%since 2020
from 22.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
37.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
Female
62.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
Foreign born
12.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% 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 7,925 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 $54,004 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 $289,600, and the typical rent is about $1,483 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.9% 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 16.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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