CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 238.06
Texas · Hidalgo County · 7,604 residents · 2.481 sq mi
Notable rankings
#480highest population in TX7,604TRACT SHAPE · Hidalgo County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 238.06 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,956. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $193,800. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% more than the Hidalgo County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,604
+4%since 2020
from 7,334 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,065 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 2,956 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
+34%since 2020
from 24.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,956
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $75,033 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,835
+32%since 2020
from $20,382 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+4%since 2020
from 0.381 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.3%
Finance & insurance9.6%
Wholesale trade8.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
Other services3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Retail trade2.4%
Public administration2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
Manufacturing2%
Education & health services1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$193,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $144,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,050
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $893 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+42%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(518)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino90.9%(6,669)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(147)
Diversity Score21%(1,538)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(271)
Black0.8%(64)
Hispanic / Latino90.7%(6,895)
Asian3.2%(242)
Other1.7%(132)
Diversity Score21.9%(1,665)
Diversity Score
22
+4%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.7 min
+58%since 2020
from 20.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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
4.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
Female
47.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
Foreign born
18.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
62.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.7% 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 7,604 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 $70,956 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 $193,800, and the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.0% 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 29.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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