CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 70.03
Texas · Jefferson County · 3,519 residents · 0.508 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Jefferson County, TX
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $212,900. The poverty rate of 39.1% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,519
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,503 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,927 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 6,896 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
−5%since 2020
from 38.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$30,021
+53%since 2020
from $19,644 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.672
+23%since 2020
from 0.545 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
Wholesale trade13.8%
Retail trade9.4%
Finance & insurance2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$212,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $131,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$363
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $332 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
67.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.9%
−29.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(1,338)
Black52.4%(1,835)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(67)
Asian5.7%(199)
Other1.8%(64)
Diversity Score72%(2,521)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.8%(732)
Black57.2%(2,012)
Hispanic / Latino14%(492)
Asian5.1%(178)
Other3%(105)
Diversity Score75.9%(2,669)
Diversity Score
76
+5%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.5 min
+49%since 2020
from 18.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
36.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
Female
63.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
Foreign born
7.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% 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 3,519 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $212,900, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.9% 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 39.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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