Census tract · Cameron County
Census Tract 123.04, Cameron County, Texas
Census Tract 123.04, GEOID 48061012304, in Cameron County, Texas, mostly within Port Isabel (89% of its census blocks). 4,080 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±495); the 2020 Census counted 3,899.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,080
±495 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,899
Median household income
$40,990
±$32,962 (90% margin)
Cameron County: $52,601
Median home value
$185,400
±$48,886 (90% margin)
Cameron County: $136,500
Median gross rent
$751
±$119 (90% margin)
Cameron County: $912
Where is Census Tract 123.04?
Census Tract 123.04 is one of 122 census tracts in Cameron County, Texas. It covers 2.22 square miles of land, 1,753 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 48061012304, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Port Isabel | 89% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 123.04: Tract 123.05 ($71,321), Tract 127 ($58,505), Tract 142.01 and Tract 142.02 ($48,857). 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 123.04?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 123.04's population at 4,080 (±495) in 1,745 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,899 residents and 1,969 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 123.04 | Port Isabel |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,080 ±495 | 5,111 |
| Households | 1,745 ±283 | 2,067 |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.34 | 2.47 |
| Housing units | 2,320 ±315 | 2,661 |
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 123.04?
The median resident of Census Tract 123.04 is 41.1 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 76.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 22.7%. 23.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 123.04 | Port Isabel |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 ±10.1 | 37.8 |
| Under 18 years | 22.6% ±8.7 pts | 25.5% |
| 65 years and over | 17.7% ±5.7 pts | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 76.9% ±7.7 pts | 79.0% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 22.7% ±7.7 pts | 18.6% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 2.1% |
| Born outside the United States | 23.7% ±7.5 pts | 27.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 55.6% ±12.9 pts | 61.3% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3% ±3.7 pts | 4.4% |
| With a disability | 5.2% ±2.9 pts | 5.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 41.4% ±9.4 pts | 43.4% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 74.8% ±8.1 pts | 72.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.2% ±5.9 pts | 17.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8% ±3.5 pts | 4.5% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.2% ±8.2 pts | 92.1% |
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 123.04 earn?
The median household income for Census Tract 123.04 is published as $40,990 with a margin of ±$32,962, too wide to rely on. 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 123.04 | Port Isabel |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,990 ±$32,962 | $32,222 |
| Mean household income | $71,137 ±$19,779 | $68,052 |
| Per capita income | $31,725 ±$10,099 | $28,722 |
| People below the poverty line | 27.9% ±13.2 pts | 34.2% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 48.3% ±28.5 pts | 55.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.8% ±10.4 pts | 17.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% ±5.0 pts | 91.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.0% ±10.3 pts | 77.7% |
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 123.04?
Owners occupy 66.2% of Census Tract 123.04's occupied homes and renters 33.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $185,400 by its owner (±$48,886). The median renter pays $751 a month including utilities, and 47.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 123.04 | Port Isabel |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $185,400 ±$48,886 | $182,600 |
| Median gross rent | $751 ±$119 | $748 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.6% ±30.8 pts | 42.4% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,355 ±$397 | $1,286 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.2% ±12.0 pts | 60.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.8% ±12.0 pts | 40.0% |
| Housing units | 2,320 ±315 | 2,661 |
| Single-family detached homes | 41.0% ±11.8 pts | 41.8% |
| Mobile homes | 32.8% ±9.7 pts | 28.6% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.9% ±4.4 pts | 8.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.2% ±5.3 pts | 3.6% |
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 123.04 get to work?
75.9% of Census Tract 123.04's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 13.2 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 123.04 | Port Isabel |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.8% ±6.9 pts | 61.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% ±5.6 pts | 5.2% |
| Drove alone to work | 75.9% ±9.1 pts | 69.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.5% ±8.6 pts | 21.0% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.7% ±1.3 pts | 0.6% |
| Worked from home | 6.0% ±6.6 pts | 5.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.2 min ±2.5 | 13.7 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 123.04 compare with the other tracts in Cameron County?
Among Cameron County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 123.04 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Cameron County |
|---|---|
| Population | 43rd of 119 |
| Residents per square mile | 72nd of 121 |
| Per capita income | 17th of 118 |
| Median home value | 19th of 114 |
| Median gross rent | 90th of 102 |
| Poverty rate | 49th of 104 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52nd of 100 |
| Median age | 17th of 117 |
| Owner-occupied share | 62nd of 119 |
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 123.04?
4 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 123.04 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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