CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7908
Texas · Walker County · 8,241 residents · 1.161 sq mi
Notable rankings
#142lowest young in TX#1566 US23.9 yrs#225lowest low income in TX$31,946#347highest population in TX#1606 US8,241TRACT SHAPE · Walker County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 7908 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,946. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $174,100. At a median age of 23.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Walker County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,241
+11%since 2020
from 7,454 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,098 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 6,420 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
23.9
+2%since 2020
from 23.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$31,946
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,548 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,116
+30%since 2020
from $15,529 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
−16%since 2020
from 0.483 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Retail trade2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Construction1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$174,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $154,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,087
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $884 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
10.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
89.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
−10%since 2020
from 6.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(3,916)
Black24%(1,791)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(1,245)
Asian5%(373)
Other1.7%(129)
Diversity Score79.4%(5,922)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(4,477)
Black25.7%(2,121)
Hispanic / Latino14%(1,152)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other5.8%(481)
Diversity Score77%(6,342)
Diversity Score
77
−3%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.4 min
+15%since 2020
from 20.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Female
46.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Foreign born
7.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% 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 8,241 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 $31,946 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 $174,100, and the typical rent is about $1,087 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.8% 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 28.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024