CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 108.18
Texas · Hays County · 2,245 residents · 32.998 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Hays County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 108.18 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $139,500. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2020. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $815,400. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 57% more than the Hays County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,245
+79%since 2020
from 1,252 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
68 / sq mi
+79%since 2020
from 38 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
−14%since 2020
from 54.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$139,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $104,449 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,110
+47%since 2020
from $47,806 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.2%
+25.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+5%since 2020
from 0.397 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.1%
Other services13.8%
Public administration8.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
Information3.2%
Construction2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
Manufacturing0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$815,400
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $452,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,778
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $967 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
9.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−29.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+24.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+35%since 2020
from 4.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(1,073)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(160)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(19)
Diversity Score31.1%(390)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(1,698)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(273)
Asian1%(23)
Other11.2%(251)
Diversity Score50.1%(1,124)
Diversity Score
50
+61%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
60.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.3 min
−34%since 2020
from 43.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−25.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2020
from 67.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
Female
49.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
Foreign born
4.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% 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 2,245 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 $139,500 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 $815,400, and the typical rent is about $1,778 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 60.1% 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 4.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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