CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 51
Texas · Jefferson County · 906 residents · 3.867 sq mi
Notable rankings
#9lowest low home value in TX#87 US$26,600#123lowest low broadband in TX#1263 US67.6%#282highest old in TX51.3 yrs#381lowest low income in TX$35,750TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 51 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 173 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Jefferson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
906
−16%since 2020
from 1,079 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
234 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 279 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
51.3
+2%since 2020
from 50.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024906
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,750
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,310 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,125
+59%since 2020
from $24,592 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.651
+22%since 2020
from 0.533 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.7%
Finance & insurance8.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
Other services7.4%
Public administration7.4%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$983
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $833 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
38.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(26)
Black96%(1,036)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(17)
Diversity Score9.7%(104)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.1%(110)
Black81.6%(739)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(40)
Asian1.9%(17)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.7%(360)
Diversity Score
40
+311%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.7 min
−7%since 2020
from 18.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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
19.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.1%
−23.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Female
48.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Foreign born
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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 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 $35,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $983 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.0% 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 26.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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