CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 106.02
Texas · Hays County · 5,349 residents · 14.645 sq mi
Notable rankings
#29highest old in TX#1112 US62.8 yrs#94highest broadband in TX#455 US100.0%#134highest commute in TX41.0 minTRACT SHAPE · Hays County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 106.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,073. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $432,100. With a median age of 62.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,349
+8%since 2020
from 4,931 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
365 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 337 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
62.8
+18%since 2020
from 53.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,073
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,211 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,906
+22%since 2020
from $42,593 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
+14%since 2020
from 0.448 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.6%
Finance & insurance12.8%
Wholesale trade12.7%
Education & health services10.1%
Retail trade7.7%
Other services3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Public administration0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$432,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $263,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,354
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,055 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+72%since 2020
from 3.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(3,292)
Black0.8%(39)
Hispanic / Latino26.4%(1,304)
Asian1.3%(64)
Other4.7%(232)
Diversity Score60.2%(2,970)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(4,215)
Black1.5%(80)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(882)
Asian0.6%(30)
Other2.7%(142)
Diversity Score43.9%(2,346)
Diversity Score
44
−27%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.0 min
+27%since 2020
from 32.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% 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
11.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.4%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Female
51.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% 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 5,349 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 $68,073 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 $432,100, and the typical rent is about $1,354 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.5% 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 16.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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