CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4521.02
Texas · Harris County · 1,818 residents · 0.074 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 4521.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,909. Population has fallen 15% since 2020, a loss of 324 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the Harris County median. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,818
−15%since 2020
from 2,142 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
24,568 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 28,946 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.1
−14%since 2020
from 33.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$55,909
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,208 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,106
+10%since 2020
from $30,930 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
−12%since 2020
from 0.389 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.3%
Information10.8%
Other services9%
Public administration7.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
Manufacturing7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
Finance & insurance2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,682
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,256 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
57.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Census Tract 4521.02 on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(38)
Black60.8%(1,302)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(690)
Asian3.9%(83)
Other1.4%(29)
Diversity Score65.6%(1,405)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.7%(158)
Black45.3%(824)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(432)
Asian12.8%(232)
Other9.5%(172)
Diversity Score88.2%(1,603)
Diversity Score
88
+34%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
54.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.7 min
−7%since 2020
from 32.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−26.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.4%
+20.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 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
4.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.0%
+31.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.0%
−24.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
Female
59.0%
+24.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
Foreign born
51.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper
Places similar to Census Tract 4521.02
Census Tract 15
Pop 2,016
Census Tract 101.06
Pop 1,819
Census Tract 68.04
Pop 2,231
Census Tract 158.02
Pop 2,190
Places similar to Census Tract 4521.02Head to head
Compare Census Tract 4521.02 to nearby tracts
CENSUS TRACT 4521.02 VS
Census Tract 6724.01
Income$111,326+99%
Home value$314,200
Population2,663+46%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 4521.02 VS
Census Tract 6724.02
Income$107,667+93%
Home value$197,400
Population7,091+290%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 4521.02 VS
Census Tract 6720.04
Income$68,897+23%
Home value$284,200
Population6,090+235%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 4521.02 VS
Census Tract 6725
Income$64,293+15%
Home value$253,900
Population7,636+320%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,818 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 $55,909 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 $1,682 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 54.9% 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 19.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
Keep going
Explore from here
Containing area
Harris CountyOther census tracts in Harris County
Census Tract 5429.02Census Tract 5430.07Census Tract 5430.04Census Tract 5430.06Census Tract 2504.08Census Tract 5553.03Census Tract 5560Census Tract 5555.03Census Tract 4553Census Tract 5552Census Tract 5553.05Census Tract 5422.03Census Tract 5557.01Census Tract 5430.05Census Tract 2323.05Census Tract 5422.02DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024