CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5537
Texas · Harris County · 4,398 residents · 1.213 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 5537 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,511. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $364,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
4,398
+1%since 2020
from 4,349 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,626 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 3,585 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−7%since 2020
from 38.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,511
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $74,306 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,991
−17%since 2020
from $40,891 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
−14%since 2020
from 0.464 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.8%
Information10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Retail trade3.5%
Other services2.7%
Education & health services2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
Public administration0.5%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$364,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $265,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,354
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,106 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+41%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.5%(1,629)
Black23.8%(1,034)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(974)
Asian14.9%(647)
Other1.5%(65)
Diversity Score91.3%(3,972)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(2,016)
Black18.9%(832)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(1,066)
Asian8.3%(363)
Other2.8%(121)
Diversity Score86%(3,781)
Diversity Score
86
−6%since 2020
from 91 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.6 min
−2%since 2020
from 31.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.6%
−25.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Female
51.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Foreign born
24.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% 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 4,398 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 $72,511 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 $364,600, and the typical rent is about $1,354 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.3% 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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