CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9502.02
Texas · Starr County · 1,943 residents · 277.077 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 9502.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,799. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 41.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Starr County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,943
−7%since 2020
from 2,085 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 8 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.8
+3%since 2020
from 32.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$24,799
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,060 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,658
+42%since 2020
from $14,508 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.585
+17%since 2020
from 0.498 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
Manufacturing8.3%
Education & health services8.3%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
Retail trade5.3%
Construction2.7%
Information1.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$797
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $702 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
30.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(2,085)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(1,943)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.0 min
+11%since 2020
from 26.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% 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
8.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−14.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
50.0%
+23.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
Female
55.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
Foreign born
25.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+31.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
4.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
95.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% 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 1,943 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 $24,799 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 $797 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.9% 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 41.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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