Census tract · Hidalgo County
Census Tract 241.17, Hidalgo County, Texas
Census Tract 241.17, GEOID 48215024117, in Hidalgo County, Texas, mostly within Alton (68% of its census blocks). 2,990 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±491); the 2020 Census counted 2,774.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,990
±491 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,774
Median household income
$62,424
±$7,128 (90% margin)
Hidalgo County: $54,338
Median home value
$146,000
±$25,949 (90% margin)
Hidalgo County: $140,900
Median gross rent
$1,158
±$203 (90% margin)
Hidalgo County: $957
Where is Census Tract 241.17?
Census Tract 241.17 is one of 212 census tracts in Hidalgo County, Texas. It covers 2.99 square miles of land, 928 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 48215024117, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
4 census tracts border Census Tract 241.17: Tract 241.09 ($53,708), Tract 241.15 ($78,830), Tract 241.16 ($116,216) and Tract 241.28 ($49,517). 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 241.17?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 241.17's population at 2,990 (±491) in 808 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,774 residents and 1,138 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 241.17 | Alton |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,990±491 | 20,214 |
| Households | 808±120 | 5,349 |
| Average household size | 3.70±0.58 | 3.78 |
| Housing units | 931±114 | 6,029 |
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 241.17?
The median resident of Census Tract 241.17 is 27.0 years old; 31.8% are under 18 and 17.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 95.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 4.4%. 22.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 241.17 | Alton |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.0±6.4 | 26.1 |
| Under 18 years | 31.8%±7.3 pts | 35.5% |
| 65 years and over | 17.3%±7.9 pts | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 95.1%±2.8 pts | 96.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 4.4%±2.8 pts | 2.8% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 22.4%±11.2 pts | 26.1% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 86.9%±6.3 pts | 87.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1%±4.0 pts | 1.2% |
| With a disability | 9.3%±5.8 pts | 10.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 24.9%±10.7 pts | 32.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 63.2%±12.4 pts | 67.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.6%±5.7 pts | 14.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.3%±2.3 pts | 2.3% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.2%±14.4 pts | 83.0% |
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 241.17 earn?
Half of the 808 households in Census Tract 241.17 earn less than $62,424 a year (±$7,128), against $54,338 across Hidalgo County: 62nd highest of the county's 192 tracts with a reliable estimate. 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 241.17 | Alton |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,424±$7,128 | $52,715 |
| Mean household income | $70,472±$12,119 | $68,124 |
| Per capita income | $19,454±$4,120 | $18,575 |
| People below the poverty line | 23.2%±12.8 pts | 27.5% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.7%±22.2 pts | 33.8% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.4%±13.0 pts | 36.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5%±3.9 pts | 96.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.6%±7.6 pts | 91.0% |
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 241.17?
Owners occupy 65.1% of Census Tract 241.17's occupied homes and renters 34.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $146,000 by its owner (±$25,949). The median renter pays $1,158 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 241.17 | Alton |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $146,000±$25,949 | $156,300 |
| Median gross rent | $1,158±$203 | $1,038 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 12.5%±14.4 pts | 29.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,118±$98 | $1,492 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.1%±14.0 pts | 55.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.9%±14.0 pts | 45.0% |
| Housing units | 931±114 | 6,029 |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.5%±12.5 pts | 63.1% |
| Mobile homes | 17.6%±9.8 pts | 5.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±3.1 pts | 5.9% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 26.6%±10.9 pts | 34.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0%±5.2 pts | 0.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.7%±1.1 pts | 3.4% |
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 241.17 get to work?
66.0% of Census Tract 241.17's workers drive alone and 16.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.2 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 241.17 | Alton |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.3%±8.4 pts | 63.0% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7%±1.9 pts | 8.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 66.0%±10.9 pts | 75.7% |
| Carpooled | 12.8%±10.7 pts | 9.6% |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±4.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 3.4%±4.8 pts | 1.2% |
| Worked from home | 16.1%±9.2 pts | 11.5% |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.2 min±3.3 | 24.4 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 241.17 compare with the other tracts in Hidalgo County?
Among Hidalgo County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 241.17 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Hidalgo County | In Alton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 159th of 211 | 4th of 4 |
| Residents per square mile | 166th of 212 | 4th of 4 |
| Median household income | 62nd of 192 | 2nd of 4 |
| Per capita income | 122nd of 210 | 3rd of 4 |
| Median home value | 90th of 198 | 2nd of 4 |
| Median gross rent | 41st of 185 | 2nd of 4 |
| Poverty rate | 117th of 165 | 3rd of 4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 135th of 183 | 4th of 4 |
| Median age | 164th of 210 | 3rd of 4 |
| Owner-occupied share | 130th of 210 | 3rd of 4 |
The tracts next to it on Hidalgo County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 207.24 | 59th | $64,191±$13,713 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 213.12 | 60th | $63,551±$9,957 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 235.18 | 61st | $63,346±$8,551 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 241.17 | 62nd | $62,424±$7,128 |
| Tract 219.04 | 63rd | $62,375±$7,719 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 239.06 | 64th | $62,306±$29,870 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 241.29 | 65th | $62,049±$24,368 · 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 241.17?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 241.17 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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