CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7204
Texas · Galveston County · 10,254 residents · 5.749 sq mi
Notable rankings
#14highest broadband in TX#27 US100.0%#159highest population in TX#495 US10,254#200highest household income in TX$186,492#392lowest low poverty in TX2.2%TRACT SHAPE · Galveston County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 7204 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $186,492. Population has grown 17% since 2020. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $510,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 117% more than the Galveston County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% 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
10,254
+17%since 2020
from 8,794 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,784 / sq mi
+17%since 2020
from 1,530 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
+4%since 2020
from 37.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
202410K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$186,492
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $178,287 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,197
+20%since 2020
from $59,228 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+24%since 2020
from 0.331 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.1%
Information8.9%
Other services6.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
Public administration4%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
Manufacturing2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Education & health services0.6%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$510,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $351,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,810
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,060 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.6% in 2020
4.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.2%
−27.8 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+39%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(7,108)
Black0.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(759)
Asian9%(791)
Other1%(92)
Diversity Score41.4%(3,639)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(7,230)
Black5.1%(525)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(1,216)
Asian8.2%(841)
Other4.3%(442)
Diversity Score59.7%(6,121)
Diversity Score
60
+44%since 2020
from 41 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.6 min
−2%since 2020
from 33.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Female
51.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Foreign born
9.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 97.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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 10,254 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 $186,492 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 $510,900, and the typical rent is about $1,810 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 61.3% 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 2.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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