CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5523.01
Texas · Harris County · 4,900 residents · 1.65 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 5523.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,016. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $277,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
4,900
+10%since 2020
from 4,452 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,970 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 2,698 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
−5%since 2020
from 39.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$77,016
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,383 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,877
+11%since 2020
from $34,207 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+19%since 2020
from 0.376 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
Other services11.3%
Wholesale trade9.5%
Retail trade9.4%
Public administration7.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Education & health services1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Manufacturing1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$277,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $186,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,738
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,309 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+28%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(2,653)
Black15%(667)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(857)
Asian3.1%(139)
Other3.1%(136)
Diversity Score72.9%(3,247)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(2,522)
Black1.2%(61)
Hispanic / Latino39.8%(1,952)
Asian5.2%(255)
Other2.2%(110)
Diversity Score71.6%(3,510)
Diversity Score
72
−2%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.0 min
−14%since 2020
from 32.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
Female
53.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
Foreign born
20.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% 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 4,900 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 $77,016 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 $277,000, and the typical rent is about $1,738 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.7% 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 11.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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