CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17.02
Texas · Smith County · 4,873 residents · 24.598 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Smith County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 17.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,065. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $148,200. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,873
+10%since 2020
from 4,425 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
198 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 180 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.9
+15%since 2020
from 39.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,065
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $75,647 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,276
+14%since 2020
from $26,489 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+28%since 2020
from 0.363 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22.9%
Retail trade22%
Information8.6%
Other services6.5%
Public administration4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
Construction3%
Manufacturing1.1%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$148,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $135,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$974
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $713 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+23%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(1,703)
Black7.1%(314)
Hispanic / Latino52.6%(2,329)
Asian1.1%(48)
Other0.7%(31)
Diversity Score71.2%(3,151)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.9%(1,457)
Black11.4%(557)
Hispanic / Latino56%(2,729)
Asian1.1%(53)
Other1.6%(77)
Diversity Score72.9%(3,554)
Diversity Score
73
+2%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.0 min
−4%since 2020
from 23.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 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
4.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
Female
52.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
Foreign born
21.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
46.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% 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 4,873 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 $67,065 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 $148,200, and the typical rent is about $974 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.1% 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 22.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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