Census tract · Cameron County
Census Tract 106.03, Cameron County, Texas
Census Tract 106.03, GEOID 48061010603, in Cameron County, Texas, entirely within Harlingen. 4,321 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±964); the 2020 Census counted 4,691.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,321
±964 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,691
Median household income
$34,295
±$14,739 (90% margin)
Cameron County: $52,601
Median home value
$81,700
±$11,270 (90% margin)
Cameron County: $136,500
Median gross rent
$714
±$143 (90% margin)
Cameron County: $912
Where is Census Tract 106.03?
Census Tract 106.03 is one of 122 census tracts in Cameron County, Texas. It covers 0.99 square miles of land, 4,734 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 48061010603, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Harlingen | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 106.03: Tract 102.04 ($78,341), Tract 105 ($51,250), Tract 106.02 ($81,296), Tract 106.04 ($57,925) and Tract 107 ($45,461). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 106.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 106.03's population at 4,321 (±964) in 1,586 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,691 residents and 1,860 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 106.03 | Harlingen |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,321 ±964 | 72,087 |
| Households | 1,586 ±242 | 26,007 |
| Average household size | 2.72 ±0.40 | 2.73 |
| Housing units | 1,841 ±219 | 29,595 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 106.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 106.03 is 33.1 years old; 32.9% are under 18 and 11.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 86.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 11.3%. 8.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 106.03 | Harlingen |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.1 ±5.8 | 33.4 |
| Under 18 years | 32.9% ±8.3 pts | 28.8% |
| 65 years and over | 11.8% ±4.4 pts | 16.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 86.9% ±7.6 pts | 82.3% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 11.3% ±7.1 pts | 13.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±2.6 pts | 1.5% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% |
| Born outside the United States | 8.9% ±4.7 pts | 14.6% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 52.1% ±14.2 pts | 52.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.2% ±2.6 pts | 6.4% |
| With a disability | 16.9% ±4.9 pts | 15.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.0% ±7.9 pts | 22.6% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.4% ±11.4 pts | 79.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.5% ±5.4 pts | 22.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.3% ±1.2 pts | 8.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.5% ±11.8 pts | 89.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 106.03 earn?
Half of the 1,586 households in Census Tract 106.03 earn less than $34,295 a year (±$14,739), against $52,601 across Cameron County: 98th highest of the county's 112 tracts with a reliable estimate. 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 106.03 | Harlingen |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $34,295 ±$14,739 | $53,645 |
| Mean household income | $49,525 ±$9,797 | $72,228 |
| Per capita income | $19,169 ±$3,878 | $26,512 |
| People below the poverty line | 27.1% ±14.4 pts | 25.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 41.5% ±27.5 pts | 39.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 32.5% ±12.5 pts | 20.4% |
| Households with a computer | 85.7% ±9.8 pts | 92.9% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.3% ±11.0 pts | 84.8% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 106.03?
Owners occupy 44.6% of Census Tract 106.03's occupied homes and renters 55.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $81,700 by its owner (±$11,270). The median renter pays $714 a month including utilities, and 28.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 106.03 | Harlingen |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $81,700 ±$11,270 | $140,600 |
| Median gross rent | $714 ±$143 | $928 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.7% ±15.9 pts | 39.8% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $928 ±$105 | $1,378 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 44.6% ±11.8 pts | 56.1% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 55.4% ±11.8 pts | 43.9% |
| Housing units | 1,841 ±219 | 29,595 |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.1% ±10.7 pts | 59.7% |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% ±1.7 pts | 9.3% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 1.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.1% ±5.7 pts | 8.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.5% ±6.8 pts | 3.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.4% ±4.5 pts | 6.4% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 106.03 get to work?
66.1% of Census Tract 106.03's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 16.3 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 106.03 | Harlingen |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.9% ±7.4 pts | 57.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% ±1.9 pts | 5.2% |
| Drove alone to work | 66.1% ±13.9 pts | 76.2% |
| Carpooled | 17.5% ±10.2 pts | 9.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.3% |
| Walked | 6.8% ±7.8 pts | 1.5% |
| Worked from home | 9.7% ±6.9 pts | 10.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.3 min ±2.8 | 17.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 106.03 compare with the other tracts in Cameron County?
Among Cameron County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 106.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Cameron County | In Harlingen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39th of 119 | 8th of 22 |
| Residents per square mile | 32nd of 121 | 4th of 23 |
| Median household income | 98th of 112 | 19th of 22 |
| Per capita income | 71st of 118 | 18th of 22 |
| Median home value | 90th of 114 | 19th of 21 |
| Median gross rent | 93rd of 102 | 20th of 21 |
| Poverty rate | 54th of 104 | 10th of 19 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75th of 100 | 15th of 19 |
| Median age | 54th of 117 | 13th of 22 |
| Owner-occupied share | 99th of 119 | 16th of 22 |
The tracts next to it on Cameron County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 119.03 | 95th | $34,773±$9,608 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 116.01 | 96th | $34,512±$14,683 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 122.01 | 97th | $34,420±$5,011 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 106.03 | 98th | $34,295±$14,739 |
| Tract 108.02 | 99th | $34,226±$12,313 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 136 | 100th | $32,443±$15,451 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 139.03 | 101st | $32,345±$7,689 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 106.03?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 106.03 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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