CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 103.08
Texas · Hays County · 1,640 residents · 0.188 sq mi
Notable rankings
#114lowest low broadband in TX#1190 US67.2%#202lowest young in TX#1923 US24.9 yrs#441highest density in TX8,723/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Hays County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 103.08 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,335. Population has declined 6% since 2020. At a median age of 24.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Hays County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
15% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,640
−6%since 2020
from 1,736 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,723 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 9,234 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
24.9
+10%since 2020
from 22.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,335
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $29,821 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,232
+74%since 2020
from $17,988 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
+25%since 2020
from 0.422 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
Finance & insurance11%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
Other services4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
Retail trade3.7%
Public administration3.7%
Education & health services1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,124
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $952 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
14.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
85.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.6%
+21.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(631)
Black19.6%(340)
Hispanic / Latino41.5%(720)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(45)
Diversity Score82.1%(1,425)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(576)
Black6.4%(105)
Hispanic / Latino48.5%(795)
Asian2.2%(36)
Other7.8%(128)
Diversity Score78.9%(1,294)
Diversity Score
79
−4%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.4 min
+37%since 2020
from 15.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
Female
52.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.2%
+22.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.6%
−19.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
37.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% 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 1,640 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 $56,335 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 $1,124 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.4% 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 28.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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