CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 217.39
Texas · Denton County · 3,243 residents · 0.449 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Denton County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 217.39 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,197. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Denton County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,243
+7%since 2020
from 3,017 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,223 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 6,719 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.5
−1%since 2020
from 30.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,197
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,375 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,973
+33%since 2020
from $21,795 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−8%since 2020
from 0.372 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.5%
Information11.4%
Wholesale trade11.2%
Finance & insurance10.3%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
Other services8%
Public administration5.3%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,323
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,028 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
98.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.4%(737)
Black7.5%(225)
Hispanic / Latino56.8%(1,714)
Asian9.3%(282)
Other2%(59)
Diversity Score75.4%(2,274)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.8%(643)
Black19.5%(632)
Hispanic / Latino45.9%(1,489)
Asian10.7%(347)
Other4.1%(132)
Diversity Score87.3%(2,833)
Diversity Score
87
+16%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.2 min
−10%since 2020
from 22.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 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
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
Female
43.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
Foreign born
37.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
43.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% 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 3,243 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 $46,197 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 $1,323 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.7% 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 20.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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