CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Texas · Wilson County · 6,493 residents · 10.594 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Wilson County, TX
The short version
Census Tract 3 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,372. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $258,100. Households here earn about 28% less than the Wilson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,493
+3%since 2020
from 6,327 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
613 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 597 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+5%since 2020
from 39.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,372
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,167 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,341
+49%since 2020
from $20,326 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
+16%since 2020
from 0.412 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.5%
Wholesale trade13.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
Information3.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Other services0.9%
Public administration0.9%
Construction0.8%
Education & health services0.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$258,100
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $130,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $914 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.0% in 2020
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+43%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.9%(1,889)
Black0.9%(59)
Hispanic / Latino67.7%(4,285)
Asian1.1%(71)
Other0.4%(23)
Diversity Score56.5%(3,574)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.4%(1,908)
Black1%(68)
Hispanic / Latino65.8%(4,273)
Asian3.5%(230)
Other0.2%(14)
Diversity Score59.9%(3,889)
Diversity Score
60
+6%since 2020
from 56 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.0 min
−2%since 2020
from 29.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% 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
4.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Female
49.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Foreign born
6.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% 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 6,493 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 $68,372 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 $258,100, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.5% 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 15.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Wilson CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024