CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 15
Texas · McLennan County · 2,139 residents · 1.942 sq mi
Notable rankings
#119lowest young in TX#1388 US23.2 yrs#246highest high poverty in TX40.8%#325lowest short commute in TX15.8 min#334lowest low education in TX#1857 US6.1%TRACT SHAPE · McLennan County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 15 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,338. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $146,400. At a median age of 23.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the McLennan County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% 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
2,139
+15%since 2020
from 1,861 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,101 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 958 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
23.2
−43%since 2020
from 40.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$36,338
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $22,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,815
+33%since 2020
from $11,867 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+4%since 2020
from 0.370 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.1%
Retail trade18%
Finance & insurance13.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.5%
Other services8.7%
Public administration7.5%
Information3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
Construction2.1%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$146,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $101,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,308
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $701 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.7%
−18.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
69.3% rent
Vacancy rate
36.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
−12%since 2020
from 4.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(71)
Black62.8%(1,168)
Hispanic / Latino33%(615)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(7)
Diversity Score61.9%(1,152)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.2%(389)
Black59%(1,262)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(472)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(16)
Diversity Score71.3%(1,524)
Diversity Score
71
+15%since 2020
from 62 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.8 min
−17%since 2020
from 19.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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
11.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
Female
47.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
Foreign born
7.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% 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 2,139 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 $36,338 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 $146,400, and the typical rent is about $1,308 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 6.1% 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 40.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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