CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7305.02
Texas · Matagorda County · 1,408 residents · 207.406 sq mi
Notable rankings
#144lowest low density in TX#1409 US6.79/sq mi#165highest old in TX54.3 yrs#259lowest low rent in TX$694TRACT SHAPE · Matagorda County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 7305.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,971. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 279 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $246,500. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% less than the Matagorda County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,408
−17%since 2020
from 1,687 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 8 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
54.3
+5%since 2020
from 51.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,971
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,089 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,292
+30%since 2020
from $33,187 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.538
+5%since 2020
from 0.511 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
Construction9.7%
Finance & insurance9.2%
Retail trade8.6%
Education & health services6.3%
Information4.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
Other services2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$246,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $138,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
47.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
49.0%
+29.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+124%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,582)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(97)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(8)
Diversity Score14.7%(247)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,253)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.3%(117)
Diversity Score25.1%(353)
Diversity Score
25
+71%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.9 min
+24%since 2020
from 24.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−18.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.9%
−16.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
Female
56.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% 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 1,408 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 $43,971 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 $246,500.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.3% 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 15.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024