CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 216.42
Texas · Denton County · 3,545 residents · 0.236 sq mi
Notable rankings
#132highest density in TX15,021/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Denton County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 216.42 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,441. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $448,000. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Denton County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,545
+2%since 2020
from 3,487 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,021 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 14,775 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.8
−4%since 2020
from 34.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$59,441
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,566 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,948
+11%since 2020
from $41,483 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
+7%since 2020
from 0.330 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.5%
Other services12%
Public administration10.6%
Information10.4%
Finance & insurance10.4%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
Wholesale trade8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Education & health services1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$448,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $425,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,510
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,116 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
93.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
−9%since 2020
from 8.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(1,408)
Black29.9%(1,042)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(806)
Asian6.6%(231)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score86.2%(3,007)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.7%(558)
Black27.2%(965)
Hispanic / Latino36.9%(1,308)
Asian12.5%(444)
Other7.6%(270)
Diversity Score92.9%(3,295)
Diversity Score
93
+8%since 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.9 min
+8%since 2020
from 24.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.2% 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
5.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
37.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
Female
62.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
Foreign born
32.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% 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 3,545 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 $59,441 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 $448,000, and the typical rent is about $1,510 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.2% 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 11.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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