CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Texas · Dallas County · 4,340 residents · 0.699 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 3 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,485. Population has declined 10% since 2020. 89% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $838,200. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 69% more than the Dallas County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
89% 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
4,340
−10%since 2020
from 4,815 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,209 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 6,888 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.7
+5%since 2020
from 30.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$129,485
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $86,741 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$103,556
+79%since 2020
from $57,793 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+6%since 2020
from 0.456 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.7%
Public administration7.9%
Retail trade7.8%
Information6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
Wholesale trade3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Manufacturing1.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$838,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $523,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,734 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+7%since 2020
from 6.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(4,018)
Black2.7%(130)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(559)
Asian0.7%(36)
Other1.5%(72)
Diversity Score36.1%(1,740)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(3,404)
Black0.6%(25)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(484)
Asian9%(389)
Other0.9%(38)
Diversity Score45.5%(1,976)
Diversity Score
46
+26%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
88.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.3 min
+27%since 2020
from 19.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.3%
−19.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Female
48.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Foreign born
5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% 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 4,340 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 $129,485 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 $838,200, and the typical rent is about $2,000 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 88.8% 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 9.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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