CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3242
Texas · Harris County · 728 residents · 2.505 sq mi
Notable rankings
#124highest foreign-born in TX#1942 US51.1%#162lowest low home value in TX#1719 US$71,500#254lowest low broadband in TX72.0%#458highest old in TX48.5 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 3242 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,313. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 156 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Harris County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
728
−18%since 2020
from 884 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
291 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 353 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
Unchangedsince 2020
from 48.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024728
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$50,313
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,324 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,536
+23%since 2020
from $19,920 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
−10%since 2020
from 0.502 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade32.5%
Retail trade12.2%
Information7.5%
Other services6.9%
Public administration6%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Education & health services2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$967
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $755 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+22.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
−23.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(47)
Black1.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino93.4%(826)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.5%(137)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino97.4%(709)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(46)
Diversity Score
6
−59%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
47.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.5 min
−1%since 2020
from 26.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
7.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
59.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Female
40.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Foreign born
51.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
19.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
80.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% 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 728 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 $50,313 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 $967 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.4% 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 23.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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