CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 42.02
Texas · Dallas County · 2,032 residents · 0.492 sq mi
Notable rankings
#116highest per-capita income in TX#1566 US$111,827#211highest household income in TX$183,194#336highest home value in TX$667,400TRACT SHAPE · Dallas County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 42.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $183,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 62% 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 $667,400. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 139% more than the Dallas County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,032
+2%since 2020
from 1,984 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,130 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 4,033 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+13%since 2020
from 40.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$183,194
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,961 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$111,827
+111%since 2020
from $52,878 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+19.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.539
+6%since 2020
from 0.508 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
Retail trade8.5%
Other services6.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
Public administration4.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$667,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $395,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,438
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $941 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.0%
+29.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
−36%since 2020
from 5.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic42%(833)
Black0.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino50.4%(999)
Asian5.1%(101)
Other1.7%(34)
Diversity Score70.9%(1,407)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(1,304)
Black7.1%(144)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(522)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other2.6%(53)
Diversity Score64.6%(1,312)
Diversity Score
65
−9%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.1 min
−21%since 2020
from 24.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.9%
−15.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Female
50.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Foreign born
17.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% 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 2,032 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 $183,194 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 $667,400, and the typical rent is about $1,438 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 62.0% 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 11.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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