CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7203.02
Texas · Galveston County · 6,852 residents · 4.389 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Galveston County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 7203.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,362. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $411,000. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% more than the Galveston County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% 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
6,852
Unchangedsince 2020
from 6,879 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,561 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1,567 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+4%since 2020
from 43.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$126,362
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $111,442 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,474
+21%since 2020
from $48,466 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
+6%since 2020
from 0.436 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.3%
Other services7.8%
Information5.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Public administration3.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
Manufacturing2.4%
Education & health services2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$411,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $297,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,137
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
88.7%
+23.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+22%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(4,905)
Black5.1%(353)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(985)
Asian8.5%(588)
Other0.7%(48)
Diversity Score57.6%(3,965)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(5,270)
Black4.6%(312)
Hispanic / Latino10%(682)
Asian3.3%(227)
Other5.3%(361)
Diversity Score49.1%(3,363)
Diversity Score
49
−15%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
54.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.5 min
−5%since 2020
from 29.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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
13.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
51.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
5.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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 6,852 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 $126,362 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 $411,000, and the typical rent is about $1,137 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 54.5% 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 4.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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