CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6.05
Texas · Travis County · 3,518 residents · 0.184 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4lowest low income in TX#36 US$11,304#24highest high poverty in TX#285 US61.9%#63highest density in TX19,120/sq mi#65lowest young in TX#811 US21.6 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Travis County, TX
The short version
Population has grown 17% since 2020. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2020, reaching $855,400. At a median age of 21.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 61.9% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $855,400, the poverty rate sits 397% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Younger
median age 21.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 231%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,518
+17%since 2020
from 3,012 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
19,120 / sq mi
+17%since 2020
from 16,370 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.6
+2%since 2020
from 21.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$26,394
+168%since 2020
from $9,840 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
61.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.681
+11%since 2020
from 0.613 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13%
Wholesale trade8.4%
Information7.3%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
Public administration3%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Retail trade0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$855,400
+231%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $213,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,464
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,578 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
80.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−26.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.4%
−52.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(1,548)
Black3.4%(102)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(777)
Asian14.1%(425)
Other5.3%(160)
Diversity Score80.7%(2,430)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50%(1,758)
Black10.4%(365)
Hispanic / Latino23%(809)
Asian10.9%(383)
Other5.8%(203)
Diversity Score83.9%(2,953)
Diversity Score
84
+4%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
73.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 99.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.9 min
+6%since 2020
from 16.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.4%
+19.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Female
51.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Foreign born
9.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% 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 3,518 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $855,400, and the typical rent is about $1,464 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 73.0% 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 61.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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