CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 227.03
Texas · Hidalgo County · 1,852 residents · 0.683 sq mi
Notable rankings
#21lowest low broadband in TX#324 US57.2%#131highest old in TX55.6 yrs#148lowest low home value in TX#1609 US$69,700#149lowest low rent in TX$630TRACT SHAPE · Hidalgo County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 227.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,022. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $69,700. With a median age of 55.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% less than the Hidalgo County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,852
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1,844 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,712 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,700 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
55.6
+18%since 2020
from 47.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$29,022
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,848 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,231
+33%since 2020
from $16,706 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+9%since 2020
from 0.446 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
Retail trade8.3%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
Other services2.1%
Public administration2.1%
Finance & insurance2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
Education & health services0.7%
Construction0%
Wholesale trade0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$69,700
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $482 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
46.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+2%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(451)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino75.5%(1,393)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.2%(852)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.4%(230)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino87.6%(1,622)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.2%(504)
Diversity Score
27
−41%since 2020
from 46 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.2 min
−18%since 2020
from 27.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% 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
19.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Female
54.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Foreign born
14.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
57.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
67.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% 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 1,852 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 $29,022 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 $69,700, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.0% 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 22.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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