CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5520.02
Texas · Harris County · 1,473 residents · 0.645 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 5520.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $290,900. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% 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
1,473
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1,476 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,284 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,288 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
−7%since 2020
from 35.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,250
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,547 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,699
Unchangedsince 2020
from $45,664 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
−18%since 2020
from 0.508 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.4%
Public administration19%
Finance & insurance8.8%
Retail trade8.6%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
Information3.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
Manufacturing3.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Education & health services0.6%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$290,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $219,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,512
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,180 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
71.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+31%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(540)
Black23.3%(344)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(409)
Asian10.8%(159)
Other1.6%(24)
Diversity Score90.4%(1,334)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(529)
Black33.3%(490)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(334)
Asian8.1%(120)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score87.8%(1,293)
Diversity Score
88
−3%since 2020
from 90 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
54.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.5 min
−26%since 2020
from 29.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 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
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Female
56.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Foreign born
23.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% 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 1,473 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 $67,250 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 $290,900, and the typical rent is about $1,512 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 54.1% 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 16.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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