CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Texas · Ector County · 2,685 residents · 0.934 sq mi
Notable rankings
#43lowest young in TX#639 US21.1 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Ector County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 3 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,531. Population has grown 48% since 2020. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $113,300. At a median age of 21.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Ector County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% 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
2,685
+48%since 2020
from 1,813 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,875 / sq mi
+48%since 2020
from 1,941 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.1
−27%since 2020
from 29.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,531
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,808 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,063
+16%since 2020
from $25,847 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.525
+9%since 2020
from 0.482 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.5%
Manufacturing25.5%
Other services9.4%
Wholesale trade9.2%
Information8.4%
Retail trade5.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Public administration3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$113,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $92,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,343
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,087 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−17.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
65.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+18%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(1,008)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino40%(726)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(71)
Diversity Score66.1%(1,199)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(1,117)
Black1.3%(36)
Hispanic / Latino52.5%(1,409)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(123)
Diversity Score68.7%(1,843)
Diversity Score
69
+4%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.8 min
+2%since 2020
from 34.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% 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%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
Female
60.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% 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 2,685 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 $46,531 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 $113,300, and the typical rent is about $1,343 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.5% 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 32.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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