CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4224.05
Texas · Harris County · 1,698 residents · 0.081 sq mi
Notable rankings
#17lowest low broadband in TX#266 US55.0%#18highest old in TX#733 US65.5 yrs#29lowest low income in TX#349 US$18,494#51highest density in TX20,963/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 4224.05 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,494. Population has grown 21% since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 65.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 49.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 75% less than the Harris County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,698
+21%since 2020
from 1,403 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
20,963 / sq mi
+21%since 2020
from 17,321 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
65.5
+3%since 2020
from 63.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$18,494
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $13,293 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,346
+43%since 2020
from $14,908 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.574
+21%since 2020
from 0.475 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.7%
Wholesale trade13.4%
Information9.6%
Finance & insurance9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
Other services9%
Public administration2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.7%(108)
Black57.7%(809)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(67)
Asian19.5%(273)
Other10.4%(146)
Diversity Score76.3%(1,071)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.2%(71)
Black30.6%(519)
Hispanic / Latino40.3%(685)
Asian14.3%(243)
Other10.6%(180)
Diversity Score88.8%(1,508)
Diversity Score
89
+16%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.6%
−19.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.9 min
−11%since 2020
from 22.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% 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
32.7%
−17.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
Female
45.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
Foreign born
53.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
35.9%
−25.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.2%
+31.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% 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 1,698 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 $18,494 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.3% 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 49.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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