CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2406
Texas · Harris County · 3,500 residents · 0.995 sq mi
Notable rankings
#90highest high poverty in TX#935 US49.9%#256lowest low income in TX$32,641#318lowest young in TX26.2 yrs#397highest commute in TX36.6 minTRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 2406 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,641. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 26.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 49.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Harris County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,500
+9%since 2020
from 3,208 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,518 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 3,224 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
26.2
+11%since 2020
from 23.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$32,641
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,190 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,020
+32%since 2020
from $9,085 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
+6%since 2020
from 0.329 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade29.9%
Information8.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
Retail trade2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,071
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $792 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
72.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(48)
Black29.4%(944)
Hispanic / Latino47.3%(1,516)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.8%(700)
Diversity Score80.3%(2,575)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(46)
Black22.7%(796)
Hispanic / Latino58.2%(2,037)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.7%(621)
Diversity Score72.2%(2,528)
Diversity Score
72
−10%since 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.6 min
+14%since 2020
from 32.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
20.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
3.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
Female
51.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
Foreign born
36.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
45.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
49.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% 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 3,500 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 $32,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,071 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.7% 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 49.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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