CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 505
Texas · Kaufman County · 6,203 residents · 8.058 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kaufman County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 505 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,622. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 9% 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 $202,000. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Kaufman County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,203
+12%since 2020
from 5,523 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
770 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 685 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.1
−17%since 2020
from 34.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,622
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $37,989 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,690
+3%since 2020
from $20,183 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
−8%since 2020
from 0.506 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
Wholesale trade8.6%
Finance & insurance6.3%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
Retail trade5.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
Other services1%
Public administration1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$202,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $129,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,159
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $934 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
62.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+15%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.6%(1,634)
Black48.8%(2,696)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(928)
Asian0.6%(35)
Other4.2%(230)
Diversity Score80.5%(4,447)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(1,703)
Black35.9%(2,224)
Hispanic / Latino34.1%(2,113)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other2.2%(137)
Diversity Score84.9%(5,269)
Diversity Score
85
+5%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.3 min
−15%since 2020
from 22.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
37.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
62.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
9.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% 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 6,203 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 $51,622 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 $202,000, and the typical rent is about $1,159 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.0% 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 20.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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