CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5215.02
Texas · Harris County · 2,899 residents · 0.594 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 5215.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,409. Population has declined 7% since 2020. Median home value is $313,600.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% 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
2,899
−7%since 2020
from 3,122 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,880 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 5,256 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+3%since 2020
from 37.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$78,409
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $86,781 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,473
+41%since 2020
from $32,955 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.534
+42%since 2020
from 0.377 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22%
Wholesale trade9.6%
Finance & insurance7.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
Retail trade7.3%
Other services2.3%
Public administration2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$313,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $214,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,706
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,438 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.9%
+40.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+62%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.5%(1,141)
Black2.4%(74)
Hispanic / Latino57%(1,778)
Asian2%(62)
Other2.1%(67)
Diversity Score67.6%(2,110)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.3%(849)
Black0.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino68.1%(1,973)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(61)
Diversity Score56.3%(1,633)
Diversity Score
56
−17%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.8 min
+3%since 2020
from 25.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−19.8 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Female
49.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Foreign born
23.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
50.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% 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 2,899 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 $78,409 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 $313,600, and the typical rent is about $1,706 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.7% 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 16.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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