CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2312
Texas · Harris County · 5,432 residents · 5.362 sq mi
Notable rankings
#133lowest low income in TX#1685 US$28,229#202highest high poverty in TX#1965 US42.5%#491lowest low broadband in TX76.5%TRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 2312 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,229. Population has fallen 22% since 2020, a loss of 1,511 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $175,400. The poverty rate of 42.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Harris County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,432
−22%since 2020
from 6,943 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,013 / sq mi
−22%since 2020
from 1,295 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+18%since 2020
from 34.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$28,229
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $35,337 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,836
Unchangedsince 2020
from $17,796 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.5%
+22.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
+15%since 2020
from 0.460 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.8%
Information13.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
Retail trade3.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$175,400
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $84,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,193
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $808 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
52.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+161%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(398)
Black73.1%(5,076)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(1,465)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(4)
Diversity Score52.2%(3,625)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(263)
Black72.8%(3,952)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(1,192)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(25)
Diversity Score52.5%(2,853)
Diversity Score
53
+1%since 2020
from 52 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.1 min
+4%since 2020
from 30.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 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
15.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
26.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
Female
58.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
Foreign born
13.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% 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 5,432 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 $28,229 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 $175,400, and the typical rent is about $1,193 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.7% 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 42.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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