CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 102
Texas · Hays County · 6,697 residents · 0.663 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13lowest young in TX#181 US19.6 yrs#319highest density in TX10,101/sq mi#346highest education in TX73.5%#418highest high poverty in TX36.3%TRACT SHAPE · Hays County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 102 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,423. Population has grown 17% since 2020. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $316,900. At a median age of 19.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 56% less than the Hays County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,697
+17%since 2020
from 5,719 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,101 / sq mi
+17%since 2020
from 8,626 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.6
+1%since 2020
from 19.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,423
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,487 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,061
+37%since 2020
from $7,364 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
+7%since 2020
from 0.482 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
Construction1%
Finance & insurance0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
Other services0.5%
Public administration0.5%
Retail trade0.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$316,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $189,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,345
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,057 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
76.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
+33%since 2020
from 6.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(2,607)
Black14.9%(851)
Hispanic / Latino33.1%(1,892)
Asian3.6%(207)
Other2.8%(162)
Diversity Score82.3%(4,707)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(2,768)
Black19.8%(1,325)
Hispanic / Latino28.6%(1,918)
Asian7.1%(473)
Other3.2%(213)
Diversity Score87.7%(5,877)
Diversity Score
88
+7%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
73.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.8 min
−6%since 2020
from 18.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
27.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
Female
54.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
Foreign born
9.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 79.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% 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 6,697 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 $39,423 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 $316,900, and the typical rent is about $1,345 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 73.5% 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 36.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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