CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 79.16
Texas · Dallas County · 1,426 residents · 0.083 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 79.16 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,438. Population has grown 22% since 2020. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,100 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% more than the Dallas County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,426
+22%since 2020
from 1,167 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
17,181 / sq mi
+22%since 2020
from 14,060 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.6
+9%since 2020
from 29.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$104,438
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $86,487 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,110
+12%since 2020
from $75,122 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.3%
+20.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
+13%since 2020
from 0.335 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.6%
Public administration8.5%
Retail trade7.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Information1.5%
Education & health services0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,582 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
+18.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic64%(747)
Black4.4%(51)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(96)
Asian20.1%(234)
Other3.3%(39)
Diversity Score67.5%(788)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(772)
Black16.9%(241)
Hispanic / Latino16%(228)
Asian9.8%(140)
Other3.2%(45)
Diversity Score80.3%(1,145)
Diversity Score
80
+19%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
84.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.4 min
+3%since 2020
from 25.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.5%
−17.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
94.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
81.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Female
60.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Foreign born
17.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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 1,426 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 $104,438 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 $2,100 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 84.8% 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 3.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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