CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1705.01
Texas · Washington County · 3,536 residents · 167.312 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Washington County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 1705.01 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,657. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $394,800. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% more than the Washington County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,536
+13%since 2020
from 3,119 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
21 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 19 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
50.8
−10%since 2020
from 56.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$108,657
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,738 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,996
+51%since 2020
from $39,761 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.4%
+28.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.471 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.9%
Finance & insurance8.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
Retail trade8%
Information7.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
Manufacturing4.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Construction3.4%
Public administration3.4%
Education & health services1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$394,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $237,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $967 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
8.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
−4%since 2020
from 3.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(2,497)
Black11.4%(355)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(82)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other5.7%(179)
Diversity Score42.8%(1,334)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(2,503)
Black11.6%(411)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(411)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(211)
Diversity Score58.5%(2,070)
Diversity Score
59
+37%since 2020
from 43 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.6 min
+36%since 2020
from 24.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Female
49.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Foreign born
8.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% 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 3,536 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 $108,657 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 $394,800, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.1% 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 4.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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