CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 103.05
Texas · Hays County · 5,593 residents · 2.172 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Hays County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 103.05 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,882. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. At a median age of 25.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 40.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Hays County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
8% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,593
+7%since 2020
from 5,235 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,575 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 2,410 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
25.2
+3%since 2020
from 24.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$48,882
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,458 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,208
+35%since 2020
from $16,502 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+20%since 2020
from 0.363 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
Retail trade8.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Other services1.1%
Public administration1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,362
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,151 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
92.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(2,030)
Black11.3%(594)
Hispanic / Latino44.9%(2,352)
Asian0.7%(37)
Other4.2%(222)
Diversity Score79.1%(4,143)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(2,600)
Black4.1%(229)
Hispanic / Latino43.4%(2,426)
Asian0.6%(31)
Other5.5%(307)
Diversity Score73.9%(4,132)
Diversity Score
74
−7%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.9 min
+4%since 2020
from 26.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
Female
55.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
Foreign born
7.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 76.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% 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 5,593 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 $48,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,362 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.9% 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 40.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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