CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 215.17
Texas · Denton County · 3,980 residents · 4.125 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Denton County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 215.17 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,919. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $487,600. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Denton County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,980
+13%since 2020
from 3,526 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
965 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 855 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
+2%since 2020
from 32.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,919
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,187 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,304
+28%since 2020
from $43,279 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+20%since 2020
from 0.330 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.1%
Public administration12.1%
Information5.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
Retail trade4%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$487,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $364,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,678
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,174 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
68.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.3%
+30.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+24%since 2020
from 5.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(1,030)
Black22.6%(798)
Hispanic / Latino26%(915)
Asian18.2%(640)
Other4.1%(143)
Diversity Score95.2%(3,356)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(1,439)
Black9.9%(395)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(404)
Asian34%(1,353)
Other9.8%(389)
Diversity Score90.5%(3,602)
Diversity Score
91
−5%since 2020
from 95 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
65.8%
+22.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.4 min
−3%since 2020
from 25.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−19.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% 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
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
Female
57.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
Foreign born
33.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% 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 3,980 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 $74,919 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 $487,600, and the typical rent is about $1,678 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 65.8% 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 14.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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