CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5
Texas · Travis County · 4,093 residents · 0.445 sq mi
Notable rankings
#70highest education in TX#843 US85.5%#222highest home value in TX$757,800#393highest density in TX9,198/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Travis County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 5 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,664. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $757,800. At a median age of 27.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the Travis County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,093
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4,101 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,198 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 9,216 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.6
+1%since 2020
from 27.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$55,664
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,215 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,578
+58%since 2020
from $37,729 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.606
+16%since 2020
from 0.520 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.1%
Finance & insurance6%
Other services5.7%
Retail trade4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Public administration3.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Education & health services1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Manufacturing1%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$757,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $514,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,626
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,212 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
76.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.2%
+21.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.6
+49%since 2020
from 9.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(3,348)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(375)
Asian6.2%(253)
Other2.8%(116)
Diversity Score40.1%(1,643)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(2,776)
Black2.9%(120)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(548)
Asian10.4%(425)
Other5.5%(224)
Diversity Score63.4%(2,596)
Diversity Score
63
+58%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
85.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.3 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 17.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.7%
−20.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
8.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
Female
50.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
Foreign born
3.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% 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 4,093 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 $55,664 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 $757,800, and the typical rent is about $1,626 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 85.5% 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 29.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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