CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 117
Texas · Jefferson County · 1,394 residents · 1.775 sq mi
Notable rankings
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The short version
Census Tract 117 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,591. Population has declined 14% since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2020, reaching $180,000. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Jefferson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 158%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,394
−14%since 2020
from 1,617 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
785 / sq mi
−14%since 2020
from 911 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+8%since 2020
from 38.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,591
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $26,926 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,901
+23%since 2020
from $19,452 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
−8%since 2020
from 0.515 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.8%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
Other services11.9%
Public administration11%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Information5%
Retail trade1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$180,000
+158%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$881
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $607 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
69.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−26.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+102%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(193)
Black29.3%(473)
Hispanic / Latino58.8%(951)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score69.3%(1,120)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.6%(218)
Black34.9%(487)
Hispanic / Latino44.4%(619)
Asian2.2%(31)
Other2.8%(39)
Diversity Score81.9%(1,141)
Diversity Score
82
+18%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.1%
+20.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.0 min
−1%since 2020
from 19.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Female
49.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Foreign born
31.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
43.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% 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 1,394 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 $41,591 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 $180,000, and the typical rent is about $881 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.0% 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 20.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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