Census Tract 242.05 is a Low-Income CommunityOpportunity Zone located in La Joya, Texas.
This 5.6 square milecensus tract has a population of approximately 9,000and is one of 23 Opportunity Zones in Hidalgo County.
The adjacent map shows the location of this Opportunity Zone in Texas.
Census Tract 242.05 Demographics
The charts below illustrate how this Opportunity Zone compares to the broader city, county, and state on various socioeconomic indicators:
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Median Household Income
$43K |
This Opportunity Zone has a median household incomeof approximately $43,000, which is 33% lowerthan the median household income for the state of Texas of $64,000.
Poverty Rate
25% |
The percentage of households below the poverty line in this Opportunity Zone is 25%, which is 11% higherthan the rate for the state of Texas of 14%.
Median Home Value
$89K |
This Opportunity Zone has a median home valueof approximately $89,000, which is 55% lowerthan the median home value for the state of Texas of $200,000.
Education
66% |
This Opportunity Zone has a percentage of population with high school diplomaof approximately 66%, which is 19% lowerthan the rate for the state of Texas of 85%.
Median Age
27 |
This Opportunity Zone has a median ageof approximately 27, which is 23% lowerthan the median age for the state of Texas of 35.
Texas OZ Funds
There are 30QOZ Fundsin the OpportunityDb database with an investment objective that specifically identify Texasas a target market. Additional OZ funds may also invest in Texas; see a complete list of Opportunity Zone Funds here.
