CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 78.28
Texas · Dallas County · 5,335 residents · 0.431 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Dallas County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 78.28 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,812. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Dallas County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,335
−2%since 2020
from 5,461 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,378 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 12,671 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
−1%since 2020
from 33.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,812
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,153 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,248
+1%since 2020
from $29,097 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
+15%since 2020
from 0.302 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20.8%
Professional, scientific, technical20.8%
Other services11.9%
Public administration11.9%
Retail trade6.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
Information3.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,652
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,235 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(966)
Black59.7%(3,259)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(475)
Asian5.8%(318)
Other8.1%(443)
Diversity Score74.4%(4,062)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.8%(895)
Black63.4%(3,385)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(442)
Asian1.4%(77)
Other10%(536)
Diversity Score69%(3,682)
Diversity Score
69
−7%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.9 min
−3%since 2020
from 31.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
Female
57.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
Foreign born
20.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.0%
+1.4 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 5,335 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 $56,812 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,652 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.1% 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 15.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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