CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5502.01
Texas · Harris County · 1,946 residents · 0.304 sq mi
Notable rankings
#115lowest young in TX#1370 US23.1 yrs#289highest high poverty in TX39.3%#379lowest low income in TX$35,625#425lowest low education in TX6.8%TRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 5502.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has grown 21% since 2020. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 23.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 39.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Harris County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,946
+21%since 2020
from 1,614 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,401 / sq mi
+21%since 2020
from 5,309 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
23.1
−9%since 2020
from 25.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,625
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $24,954 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,636
+10%since 2020
from $15,184 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+3%since 2020
from 0.410 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20.2%
Information18.2%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
Retail trade11.3%
Other services3.5%
Public administration3.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Education & health services2.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
Manufacturing2.1%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,173
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $884 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
65.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(53)
Black50.9%(821)
Hispanic / Latino43.9%(708)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other1.7%(28)
Diversity Score68.4%(1,104)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(111)
Black22.8%(443)
Hispanic / Latino57.5%(1,118)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.1%(274)
Diversity Score74.4%(1,447)
Diversity Score
74
+9%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.8 min
−6%since 2020
from 30.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
Female
52.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
Foreign born
33.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
49.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.3%
−18.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.7%
+21.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% 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 1,946 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 $35,625 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 $1,173 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 6.8% 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 39.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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