CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6
Texas · Lavaca County · 3,142 residents · 3.339 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Lavaca County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 6 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,582. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 13% 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 $144,500. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,142
−1%since 2020
from 3,186 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
941 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 954 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.3
−11%since 2020
from 35.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,582
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,930 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,825
+35%since 2020
from $21,277 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+14%since 2020
from 0.385 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.8%
Information15.6%
Other services9.4%
Public administration9.4%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
Manufacturing5.3%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$144,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $706 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
+18.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+32%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(1,349)
Black8.2%(260)
Hispanic / Latino49.4%(1,574)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(3)
Diversity Score71.2%(2,270)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.6%(1,277)
Black2.5%(80)
Hispanic / Latino56%(1,760)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(25)
Diversity Score65%(2,044)
Diversity Score
65
−9%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.7 min
−12%since 2020
from 23.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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
5.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Female
49.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Foreign born
14.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% 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 3,142 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 $52,582 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 $144,500, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.0% 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 13.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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