CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5540.01
Texas · Harris County · 3,566 residents · 1.292 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 5540.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,563. Population has grown 22% since 2020. Median home value is $332,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% 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
3,566
+22%since 2020
from 2,921 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,760 / sq mi
+22%since 2020
from 2,261 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
−10%since 2020
from 40.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$76,563
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,306 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,917
+2%since 2020
from $42,031 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+8%since 2020
from 0.421 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Wholesale trade4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Other services2.6%
Retail trade2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
Public administration0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Manufacturing0.3%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$332,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $230,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,586
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,136 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
51.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
+25.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+37%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(1,412)
Black11.6%(339)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(670)
Asian8.3%(241)
Other8.9%(259)
Diversity Score85.7%(2,503)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(1,733)
Black21.5%(768)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(716)
Asian1.2%(44)
Other8.6%(305)
Diversity Score83.7%(2,985)
Diversity Score
84
−2%since 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 97.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.6 min
−15%since 2020
from 28.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% 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
7.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% 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
10.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Female
46.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Foreign born
13.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% 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 3,566 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 $76,563 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 $332,600, and the typical rent is about $1,586 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.5% 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 7.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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