CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 178.08
Texas · Dallas County · 4,445 residents · 1.071 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 178.08 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,424. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $283,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
4,445
+14%since 2020
from 3,915 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,150 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 3,655 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+8%since 2020
from 39.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$77,424
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,330 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,980
+11%since 2020
from $32,446 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
−11%since 2020
from 0.375 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.4%
Other services8.6%
Public administration7.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
Retail trade4.4%
Manufacturing4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Education & health services0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Construction0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$283,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $193,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,522
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,157 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+37%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.1%(1,490)
Black13.4%(524)
Hispanic / Latino39.2%(1,534)
Asian7.7%(301)
Other1.7%(66)
Diversity Score84.7%(3,316)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.5%(1,488)
Black20.3%(902)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(1,411)
Asian6.5%(289)
Other8%(355)
Diversity Score91.9%(4,086)
Diversity Score
92
+9%since 2020
from 85 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.2 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 36.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
Female
50.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
Foreign born
27.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% 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 4,445 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 $77,424 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 $283,200, and the typical rent is about $1,522 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.8% 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 7.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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