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Porter Heights

Texas · 1,903 residents · 3.227 sq mi
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Porter Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,194. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $174,100. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 117% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,903
+28%since 2000
from 1,490 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
590 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+2%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8791K2K2K2K1990201020202024Porter Heights
2024987
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$138,194
+147%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,262 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,409
+126%since 2000
from $16,997 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.5%
+46.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade42.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance22.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical22.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,100
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−24%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(1,347)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(112)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.2%(286)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(1,076)
Black1.3%(25)
Hispanic / Latino37.7%(717)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.3%(1,186)
Diversity Score
62
+225%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 29.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Porter Heights, Texas?

Porter Heights, Texas has about 1,903 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Porter Heights, Texas?

The typical household in Porter Heights, Texas earns about $138,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Porter Heights, Texas expensive?

In Porter Heights, Texas, the median home is worth about $174,100.

How educated are people in Porter Heights, Texas?

About 1.8% of adults age 25 and over in Porter Heights, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Porter Heights, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in Porter Heights, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Porter Heights, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Porter Heights, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 442 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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