CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7237
Texas · Galveston County · 2,368 residents · 2.111 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 7237 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,122. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 480 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $181,000. The poverty rate of 20.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Galveston County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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
2,368
−17%since 2020
from 2,848 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,122 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 1,349 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
+5%since 2020
from 33.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,122
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $35,965 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,046
+20%since 2020
from $26,706 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
−7%since 2020
from 0.520 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
Wholesale trade8.8%
Retail trade8.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
Other services6.5%
Public administration6.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
Education & health services2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$181,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $120,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,403
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $932 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
48.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.7%(788)
Black35.5%(1,010)
Hispanic / Latino32%(911)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(139)
Diversity Score86.6%(2,467)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.4%(648)
Black31.9%(755)
Hispanic / Latino33.2%(785)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(180)
Diversity Score88.5%(2,095)
Diversity Score
88
+2%since 2020
from 87 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.8 min
+6%since 2020
from 26.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 85.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% 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
8.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Female
50.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Foreign born
6.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% 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 2,368 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 $54,122 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 $181,000, and the typical rent is about $1,403 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.9% 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 20.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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