CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 617
Texas · Ellis County · 5,544 residents · 129.722 sq mi
Notable rankings
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The short version
Census Tract 617 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,642. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $307,100.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,544
+3%since 2020
from 5,362 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
43 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 41 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+6%since 2020
from 38.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$100,642
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $82,795 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,441
+32%since 2020
from $31,479 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
−6%since 2020
from 0.422 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.8%
Other services11.4%
Public administration9.7%
Information8.7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
Manufacturing1.8%
Education & health services0.6%
Construction0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$307,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $180,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
10.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+40%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(3,693)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.3%(1,626)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(43)
Diversity Score54.2%(2,906)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(3,583)
Black1.3%(70)
Hispanic / Latino31.5%(1,748)
Asian1.3%(72)
Other1.3%(71)
Diversity Score60.3%(3,343)
Diversity Score
60
+11%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.5 min
+2%since 2020
from 34.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+3.2 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
4.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
Female
45.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
Foreign born
12.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% 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 5,544 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 $100,642 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 $307,100.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.6% 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 9.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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