CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17.26
Texas · Webb County · 4,508 residents · 2.186 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Webb County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 17.26 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,118. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 903 residents. Median home value is $204,200. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% 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
4,508
−17%since 2020
from 5,411 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,062 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 2,475 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+28%since 2020
from 28.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,118
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,472
+30%since 2020
from $26,429 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+4%since 2020
from 0.442 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.5%
Information10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Other services2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Retail trade0.6%
Public administration0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$204,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $171,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,419
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,210 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.4%
+29.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+14%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.4%(344)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino92.7%(5,018)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(48)
Diversity Score17%(919)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(162)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino94.8%(4,273)
Asian1.4%(64)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.5%(564)
Diversity Score
13
−26%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.4 min
−8%since 2020
from 15.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% 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
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.6%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.7%
−24.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Female
52.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Foreign born
23.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
19.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
78.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% 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 4,508 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 $71,118 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 $204,200, and the typical rent is about $1,419 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.1% 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 22.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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