CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3228
Texas · Harris County · 5,509 residents · 1.201 sq mi
Notable rankings
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The short version
Census Tract 3228 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,417. Population has fallen 22% since 2020, a loss of 1,514 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $137,500. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% 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
5,509
−22%since 2020
from 7,023 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,587 / sq mi
−22%since 2020
from 5,848 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
+1%since 2020
from 29.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,417
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,073 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,481
+31%since 2020
from $16,381 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
−7%since 2020
from 0.376 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
Wholesale trade14.9%
Information13%
Finance & insurance8.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
Other services6.9%
Public administration3.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Manufacturing1.1%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$137,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $92,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,172 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
−19.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+28%since 2020
from 1.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.4%(589)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino90.8%(6,374)
Asian0.9%(60)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.1%(1,485)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(612)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino87.1%(4,797)
Asian0.6%(32)
Other1.2%(68)
Diversity Score28.7%(1,579)
Diversity Score
29
+36%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.6 min
−15%since 2020
from 28.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Female
48.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Foreign born
29.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
42.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
28.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
71.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% 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 5,509 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 $65,417 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 $137,500, and the typical rent is about $1,400 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 2.3% 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 20.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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