CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Texas · Lee County · 3,425 residents · 157.605 sq mi
Notable rankings
#392lowest low density in TX21.73/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Lee County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 3 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,431. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $240,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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
3,425
+7%since 2020
from 3,199 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
22 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 20 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
−16%since 2020
from 45.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$77,431
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,472 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,417
+8%since 2020
from $31,083 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+11%since 2020
from 0.378 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17%
Information13.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
Construction7.4%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
Education & health services4%
Retail trade2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Manufacturing0.6%
Other services0.4%
Public administration0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$240,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $191,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
7.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+55.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+6%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(2,596)
Black5.8%(185)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(409)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(9)
Diversity Score40.2%(1,287)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(2,052)
Black3.8%(130)
Hispanic / Latino35.8%(1,227)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(16)
Diversity Score63.9%(2,189)
Diversity Score
64
+59%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.6 min
−20%since 2020
from 28.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.8%
−17.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% 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%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Female
49.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Foreign born
7.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.2%
−17.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.7%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% 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 3,425 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 $77,431 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 $240,600, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.3% 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 9.1% 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