CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6.06
Texas · Travis County · 3,761 residents · 0.121 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 6.06 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,286. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 731 residents. 97% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 21.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 59.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 82% less than the Travis County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
97% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
4% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,761
−16%since 2020
from 4,492 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
31,083 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 37,124 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.6
+4%since 2020
from 20.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$18,286
+139%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $6,322 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,527
+247%since 2020
from $5,334 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
59.7%
−28.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.619
−6%since 2020
from 0.657 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.9%
Information8.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
Other services4.3%
Public administration4.3%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Construction1%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,481
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,384 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
96.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
63.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(2,267)
Black4.6%(205)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(726)
Asian25.8%(1,157)
Other3%(137)
Diversity Score81.2%(3,649)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(1,095)
Black2.2%(83)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(1,107)
Asian31.7%(1,192)
Other7.6%(284)
Diversity Score90.2%(3,394)
Diversity Score
90
+11%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
97.4%
+40.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.5 min
−22%since 2020
from 22.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
25.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
30.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
58.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Female
41.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Foreign born
24.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.2%
−16.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% 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 3,761 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 $18,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,481 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 97.4% 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 59.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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