CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7212.08
Texas · Galveston County · 1,272 residents · 1.03 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Galveston County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 7212.08 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,563. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value is $254,600.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
1,272
−8%since 2020
from 1,376 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,235 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 1,336 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
+5%since 2020
from 37.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,563
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $115,764 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,371
+22%since 2020
from $36,484 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
+23%since 2020
from 0.283 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.5%
Other services17.9%
Wholesale trade12.6%
Information9.5%
Public administration7.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
Education & health services0.3%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$254,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $213,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,165
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,264 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
+27.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+50%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(838)
Black9.8%(135)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(185)
Asian5.7%(78)
Other10.2%(140)
Diversity Score73.5%(1,011)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(668)
Black6.5%(83)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(337)
Asian5%(64)
Other9.4%(120)
Diversity Score79.8%(1,015)
Diversity Score
80
+9%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 97.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.5 min
−7%since 2020
from 34.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Female
49.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Foreign born
11.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% 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 1,272 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 $91,563 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 $254,600, and the typical rent is about $2,165 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.5% 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 15.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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