CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 602.17
Texas · Ellis County · 9,944 residents · 23.533 sq mi
Notable rankings
#179highest population in TX#561 US9,944TRACT SHAPE · Ellis County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 602.17 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,302. Population has grown 32% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $373,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,944
+32%since 2020
from 7,545 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
423 / sq mi
+32%since 2020
from 321 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
−3%since 2020
from 36.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
202410K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$105,302
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $94,650 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,793
+13%since 2020
from $39,500 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
−8%since 2020
from 0.361 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.4%
Other services10.8%
Public administration8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
Information6.3%
Finance & insurance6.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$373,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $246,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,077
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,403 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+36%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic73%(5,507)
Black5.7%(431)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(1,300)
Asian2.6%(198)
Other1.4%(109)
Diversity Score54.2%(4,088)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(6,032)
Black15.6%(1,556)
Hispanic / Latino17%(1,688)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other6.6%(652)
Diversity Score71.8%(7,140)
Diversity Score
72
+33%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.0 min
−14%since 2020
from 31.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 67.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Female
50.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Foreign born
5.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% 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 9,944 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 $105,302 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 $373,600, and the typical rent is about $2,077 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.5% 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 5.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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