CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 65
Texas · Jefferson County · 2,526 residents · 0.876 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 65 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,971. Population has fallen 23% since 2020, a loss of 742 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $64,500. The poverty rate of 50.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Jefferson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,526
−23%since 2020
from 3,268 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,884 / sq mi
−23%since 2020
from 3,731 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+10%since 2020
from 35.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$26,971
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $45,795 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,243
−21%since 2020
from $21,724 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.0%
+20.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
+13%since 2020
from 0.435 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade31.5%
Information5.9%
Other services2.8%
Retail trade1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$64,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+80%since 2020
from 1.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.6%(380)
Black31.5%(1,031)
Hispanic / Latino52.1%(1,703)
Asian4.7%(154)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score76.6%(2,505)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.1%(231)
Black24.5%(618)
Hispanic / Latino64.3%(1,625)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other1.6%(40)
Diversity Score64.7%(1,635)
Diversity Score
65
−16%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.9 min
−14%since 2020
from 34.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% 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
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 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
20.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
Female
50.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
Foreign born
25.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
36.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
46.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
53.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% 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 2,526 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 $26,971 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 $64,500.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 3.4% 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 50.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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