CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 29
Texas · Nueces County · 1,049 residents · 4.67 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13lowest short commute in TX#249 US10.2 min#230lowest young in TX25.2 yrs#296highest broadband in TX#1812 US100.0%TRACT SHAPE · Nueces County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 29 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,591. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. At a median age of 25.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,049
+6%since 2020
from 988 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
225 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 212 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
25.2
+3%since 2020
from 24.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,591
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,964 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,675
+22%since 2020
from $26,872 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
+8%since 2020
from 0.293 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.3%
Retail trade7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
Other services2.8%
Public administration2.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,631
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,488 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(627)
Black20.1%(199)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(63)
Asian4%(40)
Other6%(59)
Diversity Score68.4%(676)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(656)
Black11.6%(122)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(148)
Asian3.5%(37)
Other8.2%(86)
Diversity Score70.9%(744)
Diversity Score
71
+4%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
10.2 min
−2%since 2020
from 10.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−24.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
Female
50.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
Foreign born
6.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
43.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% 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 1,049 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 $71,591 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 $1,631 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.6% 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 11.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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