CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5501.01
Texas · Harris County · 2,430 residents · 0.327 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 5501.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,842. Population has declined 14% since 2020. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 24.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 55.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the Harris County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,430
−14%since 2020
from 2,833 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,431 / sq mi
−14%since 2020
from 8,664 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
24.5
−2%since 2020
from 25.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$26,842
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,101 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,160
+7%since 2020
from $11,322 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
55.2%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+25%since 2020
from 0.352 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.2%
Retail trade14.9%
Information7.4%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
Manufacturing3%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$895
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $813 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
82.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
74.7%
+55.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3%(85)
Black29.3%(830)
Hispanic / Latino66.1%(1,872)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.6%(44)
Diversity Score59.5%(1,687)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(63)
Black35.1%(852)
Hispanic / Latino62.1%(1,510)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score61.3%(1,489)
Diversity Score
61
+3%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
45.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.7 min
−5%since 2020
from 28.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
+6.4 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
8.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
1.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Female
48.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Foreign born
36.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
34.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 54.5% 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 2,430 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 $26,842 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 $895 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 3.6% 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 55.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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