CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 459
Texas · Travis County · 15,846 residents · 10.738 sq mi
Notable rankings
#28highest population in TX#60 US15,846TRACT SHAPE · Travis County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 459 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,001. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $347,300. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
15,846
+56%since 2020
from 10,141 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,476 / sq mi
+56%since 2020
from 944 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.6
+14%since 2020
from 27.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
202416K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$104,001
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $95,204 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,686
+27%since 2020
from $27,220 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.302
−8%since 2020
from 0.327 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
Retail trade9.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
Other services3.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Public administration2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
Construction1%
Education & health services0.3%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$347,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $225,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,052
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,769 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
7.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.7%
+25.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+41%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.5%(1,770)
Black19.5%(1,982)
Hispanic / Latino58.5%(5,929)
Asian0.8%(83)
Other3.7%(377)
Diversity Score73.5%(7,454)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.4%(2,910)
Black14.1%(2,241)
Hispanic / Latino53%(8,403)
Asian6.6%(1,047)
Other7.9%(1,245)
Diversity Score81.8%(12,965)
Diversity Score
82
+11%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.5 min
−5%since 2020
from 36.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Female
51.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Foreign born
22.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
38.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% 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 15,846 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 $104,001 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 $347,300, and the typical rent is about $2,052 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.6% 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 7.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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