CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 153
Texas · Potter County · 3,550 residents · 1.622 sq mi
Notable rankings
#123lowest low home value in TX#1371 US$66,900#248lowest low education in TX#1351 US5.3%TRACT SHAPE · Potter County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 153 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,837. Population has fallen 27% since 2020, a loss of 1,313 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $66,900. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% 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
3,550
−27%since 2020
from 4,863 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,189 / sq mi
−27%since 2020
from 2,998 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
+25%since 2020
from 29.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,837
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,571 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,761
+60%since 2020
from $16,110 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
+10%since 2020
from 0.455 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19%
Retail trade14.6%
Information6.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
Other services4.5%
Public administration2.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$66,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $772 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
52.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−10%since 2020
from 1.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(2,022)
Black12.9%(627)
Hispanic / Latino40.1%(1,951)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(263)
Diversity Score80.8%(3,931)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(1,663)
Black8.8%(312)
Hispanic / Latino42%(1,490)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(85)
Diversity Score74.5%(2,645)
Diversity Score
75
−8%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.7 min
−1%since 2020
from 17.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Female
49.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Foreign born
15.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
37.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% 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 3,550 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 $44,837 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 $66,900, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 5.3% 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 23.4% 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