CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 426
Texas · Travis County · 3,175 residents · 0.754 sq mi
Notable rankings
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The short version
Census Tract 426 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,476. Population has fallen 23% since 2020, a loss of 955 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $279,700. Households here earn about 45% less than the Travis County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,175
−23%since 2020
from 4,130 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,211 / sq mi
−23%since 2020
from 5,477 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+4%since 2020
from 39.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,476
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,003 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,733
+25%since 2020
from $27,859 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+12%since 2020
from 0.361 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.8%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
Other services4.8%
Retail trade4.6%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Public administration3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$279,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $160,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,617
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,326 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
54.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
79.9%
+26.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+86%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.2%(1,537)
Black11.9%(490)
Hispanic / Latino45.8%(1,893)
Asian1.3%(54)
Other3.8%(156)
Diversity Score79.5%(3,282)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.2%(1,182)
Black23.2%(737)
Hispanic / Latino34.9%(1,108)
Asian3.6%(114)
Other1.1%(34)
Diversity Score85.5%(2,716)
Diversity Score
86
+8%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.5 min
−23%since 2020
from 26.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 72.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Female
50.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Foreign born
11.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% 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 3,175 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 $54,476 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 $279,700, and the typical rent is about $1,617 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.0% 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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