CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5506.01
Texas · Harris County · 7,107 residents · 0.786 sq mi
Notable rankings
#409highest density in TX9,042/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 5506.01 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,445. Population has declined 5% since 2020. Median home value is $177,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
7,107
−5%since 2020
from 7,514 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,042 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 9,560 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+10%since 2020
from 36.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,445
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,072 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,574
+15%since 2020
from $24,031 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−9%since 2020
from 0.430 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
Retail trade12.3%
Other services7.4%
Wholesale trade6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
Public administration5.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Education & health services2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$177,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $136,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,901
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,478 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+20%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(466)
Black31%(2,326)
Hispanic / Latino56.5%(4,248)
Asian3.5%(263)
Other2.8%(211)
Diversity Score72.3%(5,435)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(438)
Black35.2%(2,501)
Hispanic / Latino54.6%(3,880)
Asian3.8%(270)
Other0.3%(18)
Diversity Score71.6%(5,089)
Diversity Score
72
−1%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.3 min
−4%since 2020
from 33.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Female
55.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Foreign born
22.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
47.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% 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 7,107 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 $70,445 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 $177,200, and the typical rent is about $1,901 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.7% 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 16.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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