CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9802
Texas · Harris County · 9,542 residents · 0.256 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7highest density in TX#1406 US37,273/sq mi#206highest population in TX#695 US9,542#218lowest low education in TX#1166 US5.0%TRACT SHAPE · Harris County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 9802 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,514. Population has grown 19% since 2020. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,542
+19%since 2020
from 8,032 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
37,273 / sq mi
+19%since 2020
from 31,375 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+12%since 2020
from 33.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
202410K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$84,514
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$13,574
−12%since 2020
from $15,443 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+23.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+64%since 2020
from 0.257 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.8%
Retail trade3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$371,100
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,218
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,779 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
81.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
+29.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.9%(1,681)
Black50.1%(4,026)
Hispanic / Latino27%(2,170)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other1.8%(146)
Diversity Score79%(6,342)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(1,730)
Black45.2%(4,311)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(2,910)
Asian0.5%(48)
Other5.7%(543)
Diversity Score83.3%(7,953)
Diversity Score
83
+6%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Drive alone to work
96.9%
+44.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.6%
+21.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
85.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.2% in 2020
Female
14.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
Foreign born
10.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% 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 9,542 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 $84,514 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 $371,100, and the typical rent is about $1,218 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 5.0% 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 23.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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