CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 18
Texas · El Paso County · 980 residents · 0.407 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 18 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,726. Population has declined 13% since 2020. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 44.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 74% less than the El Paso County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
7% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
980
−13%since 2020
from 1,124 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,408 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 2,762 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
−20%since 2020
from 36.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024980
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$15,726
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $16,957 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,169
+27%since 2020
from $8,009 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+7%since 2020
from 0.442 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade7.4%
Finance & insurance7.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
Retail trade4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Other services1.8%
Public administration1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$601
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $523 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
93.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
77.8%
+77.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(40)
Black3.3%(37)
Hispanic / Latino93.1%(1,047)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.2%(183)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(3)
Black5.3%(52)
Hispanic / Latino93%(911)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(14)
Diversity Score16.6%(163)
Diversity Score
17
+2%since 2020
from 16 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
40.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.3 min
−28%since 2020
from 29.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
29.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
27.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% 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
58.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Female
45.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Foreign born
32.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
40.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
57.4%
+28.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
14.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
85.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 91.2% 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 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 $15,726 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 $601 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 5.4% 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 44.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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