CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4553
Texas · Harris County · 13,436 residents · 2.05 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 4553 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,869. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $284,500.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
13,436
+12%since 2020
from 11,992 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,554 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 5,850 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+7%since 2020
from 33.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
202413K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,869
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,258 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,163
+7%since 2020
from $34,855 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
−3%since 2020
from 0.379 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
Finance & insurance9.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
Retail trade6.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Education & health services1.9%
Other services1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Public administration1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$284,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $260,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,817
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,419 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
87.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
−1%since 2020
from 3.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.8%(4,297)
Black13.7%(1,639)
Hispanic / Latino29.6%(3,551)
Asian18.6%(2,226)
Other2.3%(279)
Diversity Score91.3%(10,946)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.4%(1,929)
Black14%(1,886)
Hispanic / Latino40.4%(5,432)
Asian24.7%(3,324)
Other6.4%(865)
Diversity Score91.4%(12,275)
Diversity Score
91
Unchangedsince 2020
from 91 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.7 min
−11%since 2020
from 31.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Female
59.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Foreign born
58.2%
+22.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
34.4%
−20.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% 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 13,436 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 $74,869 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 $284,500, and the typical rent is about $1,817 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 56.8% 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 6.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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