CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5549.08
Texas · Harris County · 7,681 residents · 2.144 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 5549.08 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,409. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $265,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 58% 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
Less educated
27% 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
7,681
+7%since 2020
from 7,165 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,583 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 3,342 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
+7%since 2020
from 33.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$118,409
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $77,052 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,713
+45%since 2020
from $26,704 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
−14%since 2020
from 0.349 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10%
Wholesale trade9.3%
Public administration8.5%
Retail trade7.2%
Information7.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
Manufacturing2.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$265,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $180,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,945
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,269 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.7%
−50.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−4%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.5%(2,831)
Black6.3%(454)
Hispanic / Latino37.5%(2,685)
Asian15.9%(1,141)
Other0.8%(54)
Diversity Score84.3%(6,037)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.9%(2,988)
Black4%(306)
Hispanic / Latino49.9%(3,836)
Asian6.5%(496)
Other0.7%(55)
Diversity Score74.2%(5,698)
Diversity Score
74
−12%since 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.0 min
+22%since 2020
from 28.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% 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
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Female
45.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Foreign born
22.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% 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 7,681 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 $118,409 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 $265,100, and the typical rent is about $1,945 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.5% 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 5.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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