CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9506
Texas · Howard County · 4,759 residents · 3.833 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 9506 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $181,100. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% more than the Howard County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
4,759
+3%since 2020
from 4,604 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,242 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 1,201 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
+7%since 2020
from 31.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$98,114
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,297 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,031
+45%since 2020
from $30,350 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.2%
+27.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
−11%since 2020
from 0.429 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
Finance & insurance11.6%
Wholesale trade8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
Manufacturing5.2%
Education & health services5.1%
Retail trade4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Other services1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Public administration0.6%
Construction0.3%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$181,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $133,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,439
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $923 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−4%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(2,879)
Black1%(45)
Hispanic / Latino31.6%(1,455)
Asian1.2%(53)
Other3.7%(172)
Diversity Score63.4%(2,920)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(2,574)
Black2.6%(125)
Hispanic / Latino38.3%(1,821)
Asian0.9%(41)
Other4.2%(198)
Diversity Score69.8%(3,323)
Diversity Score
70
+10%since 2020
from 63 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.7 min
−13%since 2020
from 19.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
Female
47.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% 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 4,759 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 $98,114 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 $181,100, and the typical rent is about $1,439 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.6% 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 11.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Howard CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024