CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17.08
Texas · Lubbock County · 2,548 residents · 0.561 sq mi
Notable rankings
#57lowest short commute in TX#704 US12.0 minTRACT SHAPE · Lubbock County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 17.08 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,723. Population has declined 9% since 2020. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Lubbock County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,548
−9%since 2020
from 2,802 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,542 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 4,995 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.7
+1%since 2020
from 28.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$37,723
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $37,399 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,510
+28%since 2020
from $25,356 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
−4%since 2020
from 0.429 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.9%
Other services8.2%
Public administration7.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Retail trade2.8%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,140
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $941 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
50.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic39%(1,093)
Black9.7%(273)
Hispanic / Latino34.9%(978)
Asian10.6%(298)
Other5.7%(160)
Diversity Score87.7%(2,459)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(919)
Black11.2%(285)
Hispanic / Latino35%(892)
Asian8%(203)
Other9.8%(249)
Diversity Score89.9%(2,290)
Diversity Score
90
+2%since 2020
from 88 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.0 min
−12%since 2020
from 13.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
Female
50.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
Foreign born
9.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% 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 2,548 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 $37,723 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,140 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.8% 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 27.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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