Baytown City PUMA, TX

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2021 Population

116,270

5.36% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.1

0.292% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.7%

2.07% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$59,436

3.83% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$153,200

11.4% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

47,101

4.75% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Baytown City PUMA, TX had a population of 116k people with a median age of 34.1 and a median household income of $59,436. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Baytown City PUMA, TX grew from 110,350 to 116,270, a 5.36% increase and its median household income grew from $57,244 to $59,436, a 3.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Baytown City PUMA, TX are White (Hispanic) (31%), White (Non-Hispanic) (30.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (10.3%), and Other (Hispanic) (7.64%).

41.9% of the households in Baytown City PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

88.7% of the residents in Baytown City PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Harris County (East)--Baytown City PUMA, TX are Lee College (3,684 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Baytown City PUMA, TX was $153,200, and the homeownership rate was 60.2%.

Most people in Baytown City PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Baytown City PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Baytown City PUMA, TX borders Liberty & Chambers Counties PUMA, TX, Deer Park, La Porte (North) Cities & Channelview PUMA, TX, and Houston City (Far Northeast) PUMA, TX.

United States Texas

Population & Diversity

Baytown City PUMA, TX is home to a population of 116k people, from which 88.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 18.8% of Baytown City PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (21.8k people).

In 2021, there were 1.01 times more White (Hispanic) residents (36k people) in Baytown City PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 18.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Baytown City PUMA, TX are Spanish (42,066 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (319 households), and Vietnamese (296 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,486

Women

50.3%

57,753

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 116,239 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

88.7%

2021 Citizenship

88.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 88.7% of Baytown City PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Baytown City PUMA, TX was 88.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Baytown City PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Baytown City PUMA, TX

White (Hispanic)
36k ± 3.4k
White (Non-Hispanic)
35.5k ± 2.23k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
18.4k ± 1.82k

49.9%

Hispanic Population

58k people

49.9% of the people in Baytown City PUMA, TX are hispanic (58k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Baytown City PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
16,457 ± 2,918 people
Honduras
1,005 ± 775 people
Trinidad & Tobago
545 ± 572 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Baytown City PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 16,457 Baytown City PUMA, TX residents, followed by Honduras with 1,005 and Trinidad & Tobago with 545.

Foreign-Born Population

18.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

21.8k people

18.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

20.4k people

As of 2021, 18.8% of Baytown City PUMA, TX residents (21.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Baytown City PUMA, TX was 18.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Baytown City PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
42,066 households (39.3%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
319 households (0.298%)
Vietnamese
296 households (0.277%)

41.9% of the households in Baytown City PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Baytown City PUMA, TX was Spanish. 39.3% of the households in Baytown City PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,550 ± 323
Gulf War (2001-)
1,549 ± 417
Gulf War (1990s)
765 ± 273

Baytown City PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Baytown City PUMA, TX employs 47.1k people. The largest industries in Baytown City PUMA, TX are Construction (6,650 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,206 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,022 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($113,332), Oil & gas extraction ($108,518), and Resin, synthetic rubber, & fibers & filaments manufacturing ($100,845).

Males in Baytown City PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,127. The income inequality in Baytown City PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.403, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

19,344

Women

43%

25,622

Men

57%

The workforce of Baytown City PUMA, TX in 2020 was 44,966 people, with 43% woman, and 57% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Baytown City PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

47.1k

2021 Value

4.75%

1 Year growth

± 4.75%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Baytown City PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 4.75%, from 45k employees to 47.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Baytown City PUMA, TX, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,618 people), Cashiers (1,336 people), and Carpenters (1,109 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Baytown City PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.1k

2021 Value

4.75%

1 Year growth

± 4.75%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Baytown City PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 4.75%, from 45k employees to 47.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Baytown City PUMA, TX, are Construction (6,650 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,206 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,022 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Baytown City PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Baytown City PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,542

Median earning men ± $3,920

$30,144

Median earning women ± $2,309

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($73,202), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,862), and Information ($67,708).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($55,492), Public Administration ($47,115), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,977).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Baytown City PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Baytown City PUMA, TX awarded 3,684 degrees. The student population of Baytown City PUMA, TX in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 3,650 male students and 3,509 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Baytown City PUMA, TX are White (1,412 and 38.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,367 and 37.1%), Black or African American (744 and 20.2%), and Two or More Races (69 and 1.87%).

The largest universities in Baytown City PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Lee College (3,684 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Harris County (East)--Baytown City PUMA, TX are General Business Administration & Management (1,523 and 41.3%), General Studies (274 and 7.44%), and Chemical Technology (232 and 6.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 7,159 students enrolled in Baytown City PUMA, TX, 51% men and 49% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,378 records, of which 50.8% were women and 49.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
274 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
242 degree-majors awarded
Chemical Technology
99 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Harris County (East)--Baytown City PUMA, TX was General Studies with 274 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Harris County (East)--Baytown City PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Lee College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,684 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lee College with 3,684 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 2,613 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Baytown City PUMA, TX, which is 2.44 times more than the 1,071 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,412 degrees mean that there were 1.03 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,367 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,132) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($750) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,502) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 2.34% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Baytown City PUMA, TX in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (26.3k), Some college (19.9k), and Primary Education (18k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Baytown City PUMA, TX was $153,200 in 2021, which is 0.626 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $137,500 to $153,200, a 11.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Baytown City PUMA, TX is 60.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Baytown City PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 27.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Baytown City PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Baytown City PUMA, TX is $59,436. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Baytown City PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

Housing

Property

$153,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,238

$24,725

Median Property Taxes

±$1,446

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Baytown City PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Baytown City PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.2%

Homeownership

2021

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 60.2% of the housing units in Baytown City PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Baytown City PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Baytown City PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Baytown City PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,436

Median Household Income

± $3,154

41.1k

Number of Households

± 1,895

In 2021, the median household income of the 41.1k households in Baytown City PUMA, TX grew to $59,436 from the previous year's value of $57,244.

The following chart displays the households in Baytown City PUMA, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.403

2021 Wage GINI in Baytown City PUMA, TX

0.412

2020 Wage GINI in Baytown City PUMA, TX

In 2021, the income inequality in Baytown City PUMA, TX was 0.403 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.06% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Baytown City PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Baytown City PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Baytown City PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (3.58%)

In 2021, 83% of workers in Baytown City PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (3.58%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Baytown City PUMA, TX have a longer commute time (27.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.8% of the workforce in Baytown City PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Baytown City PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Baytown City PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Baytown City PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Baytown City PUMA, TX (19.3k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Baytown City PUMA, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

75.2% of the population of Baytown City PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 17.8% on Medicaid, 8.33% on Medicare, 7.14% on non-group plans, and 1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1629 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1660 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 759 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,629 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,629 patients per year. This represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.8% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

24.8%

Uninsured

40.9%

Employer Coverage

17.8%

Medicaid

8.33%

Medicare

7.14%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Baytown City PUMA, TX grew by 4.79% from 23.7% to 24.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Baytown City PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.