CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 124
Texas · Taylor County · 2,368 residents · 1.633 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Taylor County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 124 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,797. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $150,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,368
−3%since 2020
from 2,430 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,450 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 1,488 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
−18%since 2020
from 46.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,797
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,636 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,854
+22%since 2020
from $25,325 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
−14%since 2020
from 0.428 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8.1%
Other services7.8%
Public administration7.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
Manufacturing2.4%
Retail trade1.3%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$150,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $98,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,065
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,015 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+4%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(1,529)
Black19.1%(463)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(360)
Asian1.5%(36)
Other1.7%(42)
Diversity Score68.2%(1,656)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(1,731)
Black10.6%(250)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(326)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other1.9%(45)
Diversity Score54.4%(1,288)
Diversity Score
54
−20%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
11.3 min
−41%since 2020
from 19.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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
4.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
Female
56.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% 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 2,368 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 $69,797 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 $150,300, and the typical rent is about $1,065 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.1% 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 12.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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