CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2
Texas · Lamar County · 3,684 residents · 244.539 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Lamar County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 2 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $193,400. Households here earn about 46% more than the Lamar County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,684
+2%since 2020
from 3,626 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 15 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
Unchangedsince 2020
from 40.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$90,313
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,786 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,761
+46%since 2020
from $27,995 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
+22.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+3%since 2020
from 0.425 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
Construction12.4%
Information9.9%
Retail trade7.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
Other services4.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
Education & health services3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
Public administration1.1%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$193,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $150,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $599 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
10.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−12%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(2,993)
Black5.7%(206)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(387)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(40)
Diversity Score38%(1,378)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(3,321)
Black4%(148)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(144)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(71)
Diversity Score23%(847)
Diversity Score
23
−40%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.1 min
−17%since 2020
from 24.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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
4.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Female
47.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Foreign born
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+23.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% 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 3,684 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 $90,313 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 $193,400, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.4% 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 17.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Lamar CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024