CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1
Texas · Lee County · 5,496 residents · 207.453 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Lee County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 1 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,807. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $332,900. Households here earn about 29% more than the Lee County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,496
+11%since 2020
from 4,930 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
26 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 24 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
−1%since 2020
from 42.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$98,807
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,769 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,659
+22%since 2020
from $33,275 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
−8%since 2020
from 0.411 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.3%
Retail trade14.5%
Other services7.4%
Finance & insurance7.3%
Public administration6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
Information3.5%
Education & health services3.1%
Manufacturing2.1%
Construction1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$332,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $204,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,068
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,068 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+8%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(4,107)
Black2.1%(105)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(598)
Asian0.6%(30)
Other1.8%(90)
Diversity Score36.3%(1,790)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(4,425)
Black2.3%(128)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(673)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(270)
Diversity Score41.7%(2,293)
Diversity Score
42
+15%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
48.9 min
+18%since 2020
from 41.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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
3.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Female
52.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% 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 5,496 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 $98,807 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 $332,900, and the typical rent is about $1,068 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.4% 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 8.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Lee CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024