Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The smallest geographic unit used for statistical purposes in Texas is the census tract. Tracts are subdivisions of counties designed to collect and present demographic data. They are typically small, with populations between 1,200 and 8,000 people, and are finer-grained than cities, towns, or other political boundaries.
Census tracts enable detailed analysis of population characteristics, housing, and economic conditions at the neighborhood level, making them essential tools for planners, researchers, and policymakers.