CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5521.02
Texas · Harris County · 5,959 residents · 1.222 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 5521.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,773. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $291,200.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
5,959
−4%since 2020
from 6,199 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,876 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 5,073 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
−17%since 2020
from 52.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,773
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,722 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,762
−5%since 2020
from $40,602 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
−19%since 2020
from 0.437 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.2%
Transportation & warehousing12.6%
Information10.4%
Other services7.3%
Wholesale trade6.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
Manufacturing3.6%
Public administration2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
Construction0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$291,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $212,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,424
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $998 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.3%
+28.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+23%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(3,233)
Black14.6%(907)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(1,457)
Asian9.7%(602)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score80.2%(4,974)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41%(2,445)
Black12.1%(720)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(1,622)
Asian16.3%(973)
Other3.3%(199)
Diversity Score89.4%(5,327)
Diversity Score
89
+11%since 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.9 min
+6%since 2020
from 31.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Female
48.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Foreign born
25.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% 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 5,959 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 $79,773 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 $291,200, and the typical rent is about $1,424 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.1% 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 12.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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