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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Houston

Texas · 14,207 residents · 3.046 sq mi
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South Houston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,485. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,500. At a median age of 27.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 27.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,207
−10%vs 2000
vs 15,833 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,664 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 5,198 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
27.2
−1%vs 2000
vs 27.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
14K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024South Houston
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,485
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,924 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,462
−31%vs 2000
vs $12,308 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$330
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $482 in 2000
US average: $450
56.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.9% in 2000
43.5% rent
1.6
+10%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.6%(3,103)
Black0.9%(139)
Hispanic / Latino77.9%(12,338)
Asian0.6%(97)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.7%(6,755)
1990
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(9,531)
Black2.6%(365)
Hispanic / Latino59.7%(8,482)
Asian0.6%(83)
Other29.8%(4,228)
Diversity Score81.1%(11,522)
81
+90%vs 2000
vs 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.1%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
48.2%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Houston, Texas?

South Houston, Texas has about 14,207 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in South Houston, Texas?

The typical household in South Houston, Texas earns about $23,485 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Houston, Texas expensive?

In South Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $38,500, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.

How educated are people in South Houston, Texas?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in South Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Houston, Texas?

About 21.4% of people in South Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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