CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4521.01
Texas · Harris County · 7,306 residents · 1.417 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 4521.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,299. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $875,400. Despite a median home value of $875,400, the poverty rate sits 22% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% 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
7,306
+11%since 2020
from 6,555 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,156 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 4,626 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+17%since 2020
from 34.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,299
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,194 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$87,993
+40%since 2020
from $62,815 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.602
+2%since 2020
from 0.591 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19%
Retail trade7.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
Other services3.7%
Public administration3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Education & health services2.3%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
Manufacturing1.6%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$875,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $704,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,591
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,245 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
72.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.8
+14%since 2020
from 10.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.8%(1,690)
Black22%(1,445)
Hispanic / Latino26.6%(1,743)
Asian22.4%(1,469)
Other3.2%(208)
Diversity Score95.4%(6,252)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(2,132)
Black36.2%(2,642)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(1,267)
Asian14.1%(1,033)
Other3.2%(232)
Diversity Score91.6%(6,694)
Diversity Score
92
−4%since 2020
from 95 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
55.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.7 min
−20%since 2020
from 29.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.4%
+8.4 ptssince 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
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
Female
54.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
Foreign born
33.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% 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 7,306 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 $74,299 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 $875,400, and the typical rent is about $1,591 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 55.2% 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 15.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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