CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5549.02
Texas · Harris County · 11,291 residents · 4.911 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 5549.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,741. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $367,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the Harris County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,291
+15%since 2020
from 9,825 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,299 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 2,001 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
Unchangedsince 2020
from 35.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
202411K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$111,741
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $106,400 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,056
+29%since 2020
from $37,937 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
+24%since 2020
from 0.313 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
Finance & insurance8.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
Retail trade7.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
Other services3.6%
Public administration3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$367,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $238,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,946
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,270 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−27.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+47%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(6,112)
Black7.3%(714)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(1,793)
Asian7%(686)
Other5.3%(520)
Diversity Score70.8%(6,960)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(5,639)
Black8.2%(930)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(2,377)
Asian11.4%(1,292)
Other9.3%(1,053)
Diversity Score84.7%(9,565)
Diversity Score
85
+20%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.5 min
+5%since 2020
from 29.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Female
52.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Foreign born
12.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% 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 11,291 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 $111,741 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 $367,700, and the typical rent is about $1,946 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.2% 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 4.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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