CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Texas · Lavaca County · 2,365 residents · 131.772 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Lavaca County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 3 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,851. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $300,500. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,365
+1%since 2020
from 2,351 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
18 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 18 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.1
−2%since 2020
from 48.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,851
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,288 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,277
Unchangedsince 2020
from $41,242 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
−5%since 2020
from 0.452 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
Manufacturing5.8%
Information5.4%
Construction5.3%
Finance & insurance4.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
Other services2.8%
Public administration2.1%
Education & health services0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$300,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $183,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,015
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $792 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+89%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(1,978)
Black0.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(334)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0.4%(9)
Diversity Score34%(799)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(1,731)
Black1.6%(39)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(408)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(187)
Diversity Score53.5%(1,265)
Diversity Score
54
+57%since 2020
from 34 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.5 min
−22%since 2020
from 36.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Female
50.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% 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 2,365 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 $60,851 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 $300,500, and the typical rent is about $1,015 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.6% 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 11.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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