CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 79.12
Texas · Dallas County · 2,266 residents · 0.197 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Dallas County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 79.12 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,309. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $1,733 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,266
+7%since 2020
from 2,121 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,503 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 10,766 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.0
+11%since 2020
from 27.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,309
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,813 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,571
+53%since 2020
from $41,523 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
+6%since 2020
from 0.326 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.9%
Public administration7.4%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
Information4.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Retail trade4.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,733
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,372 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(1,207)
Black12.7%(269)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(282)
Asian12.9%(274)
Other4.2%(89)
Diversity Score78%(1,654)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(1,374)
Black10.6%(241)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(212)
Asian13%(295)
Other6.4%(144)
Diversity Score73.9%(1,675)
Diversity Score
74
−5%since 2020
from 78 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
70.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.6 min
−3%since 2020
from 21.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
91.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
48.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
22.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% 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 2,266 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 $83,309 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 $1,733 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 70.9% 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 2.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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