Census tract · Fort Bend County
Census Tract 6706.03, Fort Bend County, Texas
Census Tract 6706.03, GEOID 48157670603, in Fort Bend County, Texas, mostly within Houston (51% of its census blocks). 6,338 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,228); the 2020 Census counted 4,865.
Residents, 2020-2024
6,338
±1,228 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,865
Median household income
$72,016
±$6,601 (90% margin)
Fort Bend County: $114,041
Median home value
$212,100
±$17,691 (90% margin)
Fort Bend County: $374,500
Median gross rent
$2,235
±$107 (90% margin)
Fort Bend County: $1,807
Where is Census Tract 6706.03?
Census Tract 6706.03 is one of 133 census tracts in Fort Bend County, Texas. It covers 0.98 square miles of land, 4,949 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 48157670603, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Houston | 51% |
| Missouri City | 49% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 6706.03: Tract 6706.02 ($40,815), Tract 6706.04 ($80,580), Tract 6707 ($129,864), Tract 6710.02 ($75,176) and Tract 6711.01 ($86,212). 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 6706.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 6706.03's population at 6,338 (±1,228) in 2,001 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,865 residents and 1,709 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 6706.03 | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,338 ±1,228 | 2,328,253 |
| Households | 2,001 ±294 | 930,404 |
| Average household size | 3.17 ±0.42 | 2.46 |
| Housing units | 2,038 ±291 | 1,040,576 |
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 6706.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 6706.03 is 34.7 years old; 27.8% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 73.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.7%. 14.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 6706.03 | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 ±2.0 | 34.4 |
| Under 18 years | 27.8% ±7.2 pts | 23.4% |
| 65 years and over | 18.6% ±4.5 pts | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.7% ±11.7 pts | 44.2% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±3.1 pts | 23.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 73.0% ±11.6 pts | 22.3% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 6.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±2.9 pts | 2.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 14.1% ±5.2 pts | 29.3% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.2% ±7.3 pts | 47.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±3.1 pts | 3.5% |
| With a disability | 19.5% ±7.7 pts | 11.5% |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.2% ±4.5 pts | 23.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.2% ±4.0 pts | 80.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.4% ±7.8 pts | 36.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.7% ±5.0 pts | 15.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.0% ±4.7 pts | 82.9% |
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 6706.03 earn?
Half of the 2,001 households in Census Tract 6706.03 earn less than $72,016 a year (±$6,601), against $114,041 across Fort Bend County: 113th highest of the county's 131 tracts with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Tract 6706.03 | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,016 ±$6,601 | $64,813 |
| Mean household income | $87,077 ±$9,954 | $104,554 |
| Per capita income | $28,302 ±$4,320 | $42,430 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.3% ±4.2 pts | 19.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.9% ±6.9 pts | 30.1% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.7% ±7.8 pts | 14.5% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±2.5 pts | 95.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.6% ±3.2 pts | 90.1% |
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 6706.03?
Owners occupy 75.0% of Census Tract 6706.03's occupied homes and renters 25.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $212,100 by its owner (±$17,691). The median renter pays $2,235 a month including utilities, and 54.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 6706.03 | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $212,100 ±$17,691 | $277,800 |
| Median gross rent | $2,235 ±$107 | $1,361 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.0% ±25.9 pts | 44.5% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,819 ±$333 | $2,240 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.0% ±10.0 pts | 42.1% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.0% ±10.0 pts | 57.9% |
| Housing units | 2,038 ±291 | 1,040,576 |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.5% ±7.2 pts | 42.7% |
| Mobile homes | 4.3% ±6.5 pts | 1.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 2.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.7% ±6.5 pts | 14.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 4.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.4% ±2.2 pts | 10.1% |
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 6706.03 get to work?
81.2% of Census Tract 6706.03's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 30.1 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 6706.03 | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.8% ±9.2 pts | 67.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±4.4 pts | 6.9% |
| Drove alone to work | 81.2% ±7.9 pts | 67.7% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% ±5.2 pts | 10.6% |
| Public transportation | 2.6% ±3.6 pts | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.4% ±5.9 pts | 13.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.1 min ±2.9 | 27.2 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 6706.03 compare with the other tracts in Fort Bend County?
Among Fort Bend County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 6706.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Fort Bend County | In Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52nd of 133 | 130th of 947 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th of 133 | 525th of 950 |
| Median household income | 113th of 131 | 437th of 912 |
| Per capita income | 115th of 133 | 569th of 944 |
| Median home value | 119th of 131 | 579th of 818 |
| Median gross rent | 28th of 118 | 62nd of 914 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 112th of 131 | 586th of 830 |
| Median age | 103rd of 133 | 493rd of 945 |
| Owner-occupied share | 83rd of 132 | 211th of 825 |
The tracts next to it on Fort Bend County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6757.02 | 110th | $73,906±$19,596 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 6751.02 | 111th | $73,424±$13,986 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 6701.01 | 112th | $72,939±$18,780 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 6706.03 | 113th | $72,016±$6,601 |
| Tract 6701.02 | 114th | $70,046±$16,597 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 6720.04 | 115th | $68,897±$35,214 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 6702.02 | 116th | $68,798±$19,935 · 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 6706.03?
4 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 6706.03 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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