CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 48
Texas · Dallas County · 2,797 residents · 0.653 sq mi
Notable rankings
#80highest foreign-born in TX#1230 US55.3%TRACT SHAPE · Dallas County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 48 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,332. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $276,100. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Dallas County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,797
+8%since 2020
from 2,583 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,283 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 3,956 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.3
−20%since 2020
from 36.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,332
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,087 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,674
+19%since 2020
from $19,098 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
+22%since 2020
from 0.381 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade41.7%
Retail trade9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Information2.4%
Other services1.6%
Public administration1.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$276,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $156,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,004
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $803 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
72.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+58%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(87)
Black2.2%(57)
Hispanic / Latino92%(2,377)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other2.2%(57)
Diversity Score18.9%(488)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(108)
Black2.7%(75)
Hispanic / Latino92.7%(2,593)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(21)
Diversity Score17.3%(483)
Diversity Score
17
−8%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
48.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.0 min
−27%since 2020
from 31.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
30.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
59.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
Female
40.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
Foreign born
55.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
42.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
18.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
81.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 82.5% 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 2,797 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 $51,332 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 $276,100, and the typical rent is about $1,004 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.5% 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 20.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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