CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3128
Texas · Harris County · 3,752 residents · 0.361 sq mi
Notable rankings
#17lowest low income in TX#184 US$15,833#21lowest low rent in TX#255 US$423#22lowest young in TX#318 US20.0 yrs#31highest high poverty in TX#364 US59.7%TRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 3128 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,833. Population has grown 42% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $316,700. At a median age of 20.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 59.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 79% less than the Harris County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,752
+42%since 2020
from 2,643 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,393 / sq mi
+42%since 2020
from 7,321 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.0
−5%since 2020
from 21.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$15,833
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $15,995 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,542
−4%since 2020
from $8,863 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
5.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
59.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
−6%since 2020
from 0.575 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
Other services4.5%
Public administration1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Wholesale trade0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$316,700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $187,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$423
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $246 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
91.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−32.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
20.0
+71%since 2020
from 11.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(257)
Black66.8%(1,765)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(355)
Asian5.4%(142)
Other4.7%(124)
Diversity Score65.2%(1,723)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(304)
Black70.2%(2,634)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(387)
Asian7.4%(278)
Other4%(149)
Diversity Score60.4%(2,265)
Diversity Score
60
−7%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.8 min
−5%since 2020
from 25.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.1%
−18.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
24.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
33.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
33.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
Female
66.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
Foreign born
7.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% 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 3,752 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 $15,833 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 $316,700, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.4% 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 59.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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