Census tract · Denton County
Census Tract 215.29, Denton County, Texas
Census Tract 215.29, GEOID 48121021529, in Denton County, Texas, mostly within Frisco (90% of its census blocks). 4,881 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±498); the 2020 Census counted 4,845.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,881
±498 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,845
Median household income
$192,763
±$38,381 (90% margin)
Denton County: $111,498
Median home value
$652,000
±$18,385 (90% margin)
Denton County: $437,200
Median gross rent
$1,773
±$149 (90% margin)
Denton County: $1,728
Where is Census Tract 215.29?
Census Tract 215.29 is one of 193 census tracts in Denton County, Texas. It covers 1.04 square miles of land, 4,681 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 48121021529, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Frisco | 90% |
| Little Elm | 10% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 215.29: Tract 201.11 ($220,179), Tract 201.12 ($159,952), Tract 215.26 ($155,875), Tract 215.28 ($210,039), Tract 215.36 ($120,815) and Tract 215.39 ($197,895). 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 215.29?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 215.29's population at 4,881 (±498) in 1,570 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,845 residents and 1,507 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 215.29 | Frisco |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,881 ±498 | 219,304 |
| Households | 1,570 ±205 | 77,208 |
| Average household size | 3.00 ±0.30 | 2.83 |
| Housing units | 1,669 ±195 | 80,353 |
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 215.29?
The median resident of Census Tract 215.29 is 39.4 years old; 31.1% are under 18 and 8.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 22.0%. 20.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 215.29 | Frisco |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 ±3.5 | 38.3 |
| Under 18 years | 31.1% ±3.5 pts | 27.2% |
| 65 years and over | 8.2% ±2.1 pts | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.0% ±6.2 pts | 12.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.5% ±7.6 pts | 45.8% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±3.7 pts | 9.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 16.4% ±5.5 pts | 28.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±3.1 pts | 3.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 20.5% ±5.9 pts | 27.3% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 28.2% ±7.0 pts | 33.6% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9% ±4.7 pts | 4.2% |
| With a disability | 7.1% ±3.4 pts | 7.0% |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.4% ±6.6 pts | 6.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.9% ±1.7 pts | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 64.3% ±7.2 pts | 67.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.6% ±4.4 pts | 28.5% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.8% ±7.5 pts | 84.5% |
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 215.29 earn?
Half of the 1,570 households in Census Tract 215.29 earn less than $192,763 a year (±$38,381), against $111,498 across Denton County: 21st highest of the county's 193 tracts with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Tract 215.29 | Frisco |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $192,763 ±$38,381 | $150,212 |
| Mean household income | $191,360 ±$21,829 | $192,519 |
| Per capita income | $68,344 ±$11,434 | $68,614 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.0% ±4.6 pts | 3.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.5% ±9.0 pts | 3.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.6% ±2.7 pts | 1.7% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±3.1 pts | 99.0% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 99.0% ±1.5 pts | 97.7% |
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 215.29?
Owners occupy 69.5% of Census Tract 215.29's occupied homes and renters 30.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $652,000 by its owner (±$18,385). The median renter pays $1,773 a month including utilities, and 40.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 215.29 | Frisco |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $652,000 ±$18,385 | $642,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,773 ±$149 | $2,014 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.7% ±16.5 pts | 33.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,393 ±$355 | $3,386 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.5% ±7.4 pts | 65.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.5% ±7.4 pts | 34.1% |
| Housing units | 1,669 ±195 | 80,353 |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.7% ±6.3 pts | 69.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.3% |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.3% ±2.9 pts | 6.7% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 27.4% ±7.2 pts | 40.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 3.3% |
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 215.29 get to work?
59.4% of Census Tract 215.29's workers drive alone and 32.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Tract 215.29 | Frisco |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.2% ±4.9 pts | 72.0% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±1.8 pts | 4.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 59.4% ±9.2 pts | 53.5% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% ±2.4 pts | 5.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% |
| Worked from home | 32.3% ±8.5 pts | 37.8% |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.2 min ±4.1 | 28.6 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 215.29 compare with the other tracts in Denton County?
Among Denton County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 215.29 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Denton County | In Frisco |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 90th of 193 | 26th of 37 |
| Residents per square mile | 74th of 193 | 18th of 37 |
| Median household income | 21st of 193 | 10th of 37 |
| Per capita income | 41st of 193 | 16th of 37 |
| Median home value | 26th of 178 | 15th of 37 |
| Median gross rent | 108th of 178 | 34th of 36 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38th of 192 | 23rd of 37 |
| Median age | 82nd of 193 | 14th of 37 |
| Owner-occupied share | 110th of 182 | 21st of 36 |
The tracts next to it on Denton County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 215.39 | 18th | $197,895±$36,502 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 217.27 | 19th | $197,440±$27,277 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 215.12 | 20th | $193,815±$20,162 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 215.29 | 21st | $192,763±$38,381 |
| Tract 217.52 | 22nd | $186,827±$30,780 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 217.24 | 23rd | $183,908±$5,900 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 216.43 | 24th | $183,077±$58,633 · 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 215.29?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 215.29 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