CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4542
Texas · Harris County · 4,270 residents · 0.565 sq mi
Notable rankings
#433highest foreign-born in TX39.9%TRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 4542 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,093. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $212,800.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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
4,270
+5%since 2020
from 4,067 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,558 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 7,198 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
+13%since 2020
from 34.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$66,093
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $73,456 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,398
+6%since 2020
from $22,005 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+29%since 2020
from 0.352 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
Finance & insurance7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
Retail trade5.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
Manufacturing1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Other services1%
Public administration1%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$212,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $149,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,893
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,152 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−15.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.1%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+59%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.8%(603)
Black18.1%(736)
Hispanic / Latino63.4%(2,577)
Asian3.7%(151)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.8%(2,757)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.2%(393)
Black40.6%(1,734)
Hispanic / Latino36.6%(1,562)
Asian6.2%(264)
Other7.4%(317)
Diversity Score85.4%(3,648)
Diversity Score
85
+26%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.5 min
+14%since 2020
from 29.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
+0.1 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
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
Female
50.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
Foreign born
39.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.2%
−23.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% 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 4,270 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 $66,093 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 $212,800, and the typical rent is about $1,893 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.6% 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 7.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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