CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5546
Texas · Harris County · 4,645 residents · 1.407 sq mi
Notable rankings
#483highest broadband in TX99.3%TRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 5546 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $376,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 90% more than the Harris County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% 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
4,645
+1%since 2020
from 4,610 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,301 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 3,276 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
−7%since 2020
from 46.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$142,781
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $132,434 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,896
−14%since 2020
from $57,786 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
−12%since 2020
from 0.424 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
Other services8.7%
Public administration6.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
Manufacturing5.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Education & health services2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$376,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $278,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,135
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+25%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(3,769)
Black3.2%(148)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(547)
Asian1.3%(62)
Other1.8%(84)
Diversity Score39.5%(1,821)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(3,220)
Black7.6%(351)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(618)
Asian5.9%(274)
Other3.9%(182)
Diversity Score61.4%(2,851)
Diversity Score
61
+55%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.2 min
−12%since 2020
from 29.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
0.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Female
52.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Foreign born
10.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% 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 4,645 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 $142,781 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 $376,300, and the typical rent is about $2,135 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 45.8% 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 3.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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