CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1602.17
Texas · Hood County · 4,906 residents · 39.277 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Hood County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 1602.17 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,510. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $233,800.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,906
+3%since 2020
from 4,751 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
125 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 121 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+11%since 2020
from 32.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$103,510
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $74,583 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,275
+4%since 2020
from $30,072 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.310
−20%since 2020
from 0.385 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.2%
Finance & insurance11.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
Manufacturing6.8%
Retail trade6.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Education & health services1.3%
Other services1.3%
Public administration1.3%
Construction1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$233,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $209,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,709
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $979 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−20%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(3,557)
Black5.7%(270)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(785)
Asian2.9%(139)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51%(2,424)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(3,794)
Black6.1%(300)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(666)
Asian1%(50)
Other2%(96)
Diversity Score47.4%(2,326)
Diversity Score
47
−7%since 2020
from 51 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.6 min
+5%since 2020
from 32.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Female
58.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% 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 4,906 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 $103,510 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 $233,800, and the typical rent is about $1,709 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.6% 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 10.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Hood CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024