Census tract · Taylor County
Census Tract 117, Taylor County, Texas
Census Tract 117, GEOID 48441011700, in Taylor County, Texas, entirely within Abilene. 1,626 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±367); the 2020 Census counted 2,193.
Residents, 2020-2024
1,626
±367 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,193
Median household income
$47,845
±$11,302 (90% margin)
Taylor County: $67,139
Median home value
$99,000
±$20,778 (90% margin)
Taylor County: $198,600
Median gross rent
$777
±$91 (90% margin)
Taylor County: $1,159
Where is Census Tract 117?
Census Tract 117 is one of 41 census tracts in Taylor County, Texas. It covers 0.90 square miles of land, 2,442 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 48441011700, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Abilene | 100% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 117: Tract 109 ($43,045), Tract 110 ($59,286), Tract 112 ($42,676), Tract 115 ($69,352), Tract 116 ($62,426) and Tract 119 ($32,155). 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 117?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 117's population at 1,626 (±367) in 831 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,193 residents and 1,099 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 117 | Abilene |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,626 ±367 | 128,053 |
| Households | 831 ±128 | 46,917 |
| Average household size | 1.96 ±0.35 | 2.47 |
| Housing units | 1,007 ±112 | 53,156 |
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 117?
The median resident of Census Tract 117 is 39.8 years old. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 51.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 38.4%. 9.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 117 | Abilene |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 ±17.2 | 32.8 |
| Under 18 years | 13.5% ±11.3 pts | 23.0% |
| 65 years and over | 19.3% ±6.8 pts | 13.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 51.9% ±11.5 pts | 27.1% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.4% ±8.8 pts | 56.8% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±5.4 pts | 9.8% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.7 pts | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±10.9 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±2.7 pts | 3.4% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 9.0% ±4.9 pts | 7.4% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 29.0% ±9.3 pts | 17.2% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3% ±3.5 pts | 7.9% |
| With a disability | 27.3% ±7.8 pts | 14.8% |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.7% ±10.9 pts | 15.0% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.6% ±6.3 pts | 87.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.8% ±9.6 pts | 27.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.7% ±2.2 pts | 9.6% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.2% ±4.1 pts | 81.3% |
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 117 earn?
Half of the 831 households in Census Tract 117 earn less than $47,845 a year (±$11,302), against $67,139 across Taylor County: 30th highest of the county's 39 tracts with a reliable estimate. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 117 | Abilene |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,845 ±$11,302 | $62,648 |
| Mean household income | $65,818 ±$12,275 | $83,541 |
| Per capita income | $33,118 ±$6,391 | $31,321 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.8% ±10.6 pts | 16.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.4% ±77.6 pts | 17.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.8% ±7.1 pts | 12.3% |
| Households with a computer | 83.4% ±8.5 pts | 94.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.8% ±7.1 pts | 92.0% |
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 117?
Owners occupy 58.0% of Census Tract 117's occupied homes and renters 42.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $99,000 by its owner (±$20,778). The median renter pays $777 a month including utilities, and 59.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 117 | Abilene |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $99,000 ±$20,778 | $183,700 |
| Median gross rent | $777 ±$91 | $1,157 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 59.1% ±21.0 pts | 42.2% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,125 ±$142 | $1,683 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.0% ±10.2 pts | 56.1% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.0% ±10.2 pts | 43.9% |
| Housing units | 1,007 ±112 | 53,156 |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.1% ±8.8 pts | 69.2% |
| Mobile homes | 3.1% ±3.8 pts | 2.8% |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.6% ±5.1 pts | 2.2% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.1% ±3.8 pts | 9.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 38.9% ±10.6 pts | 7.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.8% ±7.9 pts | 4.4% |
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 117 get to work?
79.7% of Census Tract 117's workers drive alone and 8.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 13.6 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 117 | Abilene |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.5% ±7.7 pts | 61.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% ±4.0 pts | 3.0% |
| Drove alone to work | 79.7% ±8.6 pts | 78.2% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% ±5.1 pts | 9.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.8% ±4.4 pts | 0.4% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±5.6 pts | 2.3% |
| Worked from home | 8.0% ±4.6 pts | 8.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.6 min ±2.9 | 15.6 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 117 compare with the other tracts in Taylor County?
Among Taylor County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 117 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Taylor County | In Abilene |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37th of 40 | 33rd of 37 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th of 41 | 17th of 38 |
| Median household income | 30th of 39 | 26th of 35 |
| Per capita income | 16th of 40 | 14th of 37 |
| Median home value | 28th of 34 | 26th of 31 |
| Median gross rent | 36th of 36 | 32nd of 32 |
| Poverty rate | 16th of 28 | 16th of 25 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th of 36 | 22nd of 33 |
| Median age | 10th of 40 | 9th of 37 |
| Owner-occupied share | 25th of 38 | 21st of 34 |
The tracts next to it on Taylor County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 128.01 | 27th | $53,750±$10,805 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 105 | 28th | $53,674±$15,394 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 128.02 | 29th | $53,143±$7,780 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 117 | 30th | $47,845±$11,302 |
| Tract 131 | 31st | $47,097±$9,054 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 134.01 | 32nd | $45,150±$8,463 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 109 | 33rd | $43,045±$27,559 · 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 117?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 117 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections