CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5342.04
Texas · Harris County · 4,775 residents · 0.877 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 5342.04 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,234. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $288,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,775
+6%since 2020
from 4,511 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,445 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 5,144 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+7%since 2020
from 34.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,234
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $75,673 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,804
−23%since 2020
from $52,890 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
−6%since 2020
from 0.438 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.6%
Information9.7%
Other services7.7%
Public administration6.7%
Retail trade4.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$288,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $267,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,470
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,184 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
58.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+21.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+13%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.5%(1,825)
Black21.5%(972)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(1,072)
Asian9.7%(436)
Other4.6%(206)
Diversity Score90.2%(4,071)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.8%(1,087)
Black18.9%(904)
Hispanic / Latino41.3%(1,971)
Asian8.5%(404)
Other8.6%(409)
Diversity Score90.9%(4,342)
Diversity Score
91
+1%since 2020
from 90 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.9 min
−3%since 2020
from 29.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.4%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Female
48.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Foreign born
29.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 76.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% 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 4,775 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 $72,234 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 $288,000, and the typical rent is about $1,470 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.0% 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 14.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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