CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 117
Texas · Potter County · 4,302 residents · 4.473 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 117 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,136. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $152,600. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,302
+13%since 2020
from 3,809 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
962 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 852 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.4
−1%since 2020
from 31.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,136
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $35,053 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,984
+37%since 2020
from $24,771 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+12%since 2020
from 0.406 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
Finance & insurance11.4%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
Wholesale trade8.7%
Retail trade4.9%
Other services1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Public administration1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$152,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $96,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,051
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $832 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
14.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
85.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+20%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(2,188)
Black3.5%(135)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(1,009)
Asian6%(229)
Other6.5%(248)
Diversity Score73.8%(2,813)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(2,315)
Black8.2%(352)
Hispanic / Latino34.2%(1,471)
Asian1%(41)
Other2.9%(123)
Diversity Score73.2%(3,151)
Diversity Score
73
−1%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
10.6 min
−16%since 2020
from 12.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% 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
8.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Female
58.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Foreign born
8.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% 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 4,302 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 $46,136 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 $152,600, and the typical rent is about $1,051 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.1% 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 25.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Potter CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024