Congressional District 10, TX

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2021 Population

921,341

1.85% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

US Representative

Michael McCaul

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

35.7

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

8.77%

0.317% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$85,693

5.16% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$272,100

5.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Congressional District 10, TX had a population of 921k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $85,693. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Congressional District 10, TX grew from 904,588 to 921,341, a 1.85% increase and its median household income grew from $81,492 to $85,693, a 5.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Congressional District 10, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.3%), White (Hispanic) (15.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.1%), Other (Hispanic) (8.49%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.38%).

29.6% of the households in Congressional District 10, 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.

90.4% of the residents in Congressional District 10, TX are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Congressional District 10, TX was $272,100, and the homeownership rate was 67.7%.

Most people in Congressional District 10, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29 minutes. The average car ownership in Congressional District 10, TX was 2 cars per household.

Congressional District 10, TX borders Congressional District 2, TX, Congressional District 7, TX, Congressional District 8, TX, Congressional District 17, TX, Congressional District 22, TX, Congressional District 25, TX, Congressional District 27, TX, Congressional District 31, TX, and Congressional District 35, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Congressional District 10, TX is home to a population of 921k people, from which 90.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 17.4% of Congressional District 10, TX residents were born outside of the country (160k people).

In 2021, there were 3.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (454k people) in Congressional District 10, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 141k White (Hispanic) and 102k 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 Congressional District 10, TX are Spanish (183,739 households), Vietnamese (10,590 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (7,328 households).

Citizenship

90.4%

2021 Citizenship

90.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 90.4% of Congressional District 10, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Congressional District 10, TX was 90.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Congressional District 10, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Congressional District 10, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
454k ± 7.6k
White (Hispanic)
141k ± 6.77k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 4.01k

30.1%

Hispanic Population

277k people

30.1% of the people in Congressional District 10, TX are hispanic (277k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Congressional District 10, TX as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

17.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

160k people

16.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

152k people

As of 2021, 17.4% of Congressional District 10, TX residents (160k 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 Congressional District 10, TX was 16.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Congressional District 10, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
183,739 households (21.5%)
Vietnamese
10,590 households (1.24%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
7,328 households (0.856%)

29.6% of the households in Congressional District 10, 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 Congressional District 10, TX was Spanish. 21.5% of the households in Congressional District 10, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
12,652 ± 1,423
Vietnam
10,966 ± 742
Gulf War (1990s)
6,403 ± 967

Congressional District 10, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Congressional District 10, TX employs 465k people. The largest industries in Congressional District 10, TX are Educational Services (48,947 people), Retail Trade (48,541 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (48,286 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($120,694), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($103,577), and Utilities ($86,112).

Employment

Occupations

465k

2021 Value

± 7,193

1 Year growth

± 2.12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Congressional District 10, TX grew at a rate of 2%, from 456k employees to 465k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Congressional District 10, TX, are Management Occupations (60,896 people), Sales & Related Occupations (48,022 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (44,613 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Congressional District 10, 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

465k

2021 Value

± 7,193

1 Year growth

± 2.12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Congressional District 10, TX grew at a rate of 2%, from 456k employees to 465k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Congressional District 10, TX, are Educational Services (48,947 people), Retail Trade (48,541 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (48,286 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Congressional District 10, TX, though some of these residents may live in Congressional District 10, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,416

Median earning men ± $1,355

$40,549

Median earning women ± $945

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($94,172), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,554), and Wholesale Trade ($77,555).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,919), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,090), and Manufacturing ($53,986).

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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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.

Congressional District 10, TX is currently represented by Michael McCaul 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

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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 Congressional District 10, TX

Michael McCaul

District 10 Representative

Republican Party

Congressional District 10, TX is currently represented by Michael McCaul (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Congressional District 10, TX have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

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 Congressional District 10, TX was $272,100 in 2021, which is 1.11 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $258,400 to $272,100, a 5.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Congressional District 10, TX is 67.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Congressional District 10, TX have an average commute time of 29 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Congressional District 10, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Congressional District 10, TX is $85,693. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Congressional District 10, TX was Congressional District 3, TX with a value of $104,676, followed by Congressional District 22, TX and Congressional District 26, TX, with respective values of $103,893 and $101,044.

Property

$272,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,685

$225,885

Median Property Taxes

±$4,252

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 Congressional District 10, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Congressional District 10, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.7%

Homeownership

2021

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.7% of the housing units in Congressional District 10, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Congressional District 10, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$85,693

Median Household Income

± $1,482

334k

Number of Households

± 5,923

In 2021, the median household income of the 334k households in Congressional District 10, TX grew to $85,693 from the previous year's value of $81,492.

The following chart displays the households in Congressional District 10, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.2%)
Worked At Home (13%)
Carpooled (9.28%)

In 2021, 73.2% of workers in Congressional District 10, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13%) and those who carpooled to work (9.28%).

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

29 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Congressional District 10, TX have a longer commute time (29 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.45% of the workforce in Congressional District 10, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Congressional District 10, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Congressional District 10, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Congressional District 10, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.77% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Congressional District 10, TX (79.5k out of 906k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Congressional District 10, TX is White, followed by Hispanic 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.

Health

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13%

Uninsured

55.3%

Employer Coverage

9.31%

Medicaid

8.79%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Congressional District 10, TX grew by 3.93% from 12.5% to 13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Congressional District 10, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.