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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Houston

Texas · 15,833 residents · 3.046 sq mi
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South Houston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,924. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,400. At a median age of 27.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,833
+11%since 1990
from 14,207 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,198 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 4,664 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.5
+1%since 1990
from 27.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024South Houston
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,924
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,485 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,308
+45%since 1990
from $8,462 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$482
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $330 in 1990
US average: $602
58.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.5% in 1990
41.1% rent
1.5
−9%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(9,531)
Black2.6%(365)
Hispanic / Latino59.7%(8,482)
Asian0.6%(83)
Diversity Score81.1%(11,522)
2000
White, non-Hispanic19.6%(3,103)
Black0.9%(139)
Hispanic / Latino77.9%(12,338)
Asian0.6%(97)
Diversity Score42.7%(6,755)
43
−47%since 1990
from 81 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
45.5%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 48.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
−11%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 15,833 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Houston, Texas earns about $31,924 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 $47,400, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in South Houston, Texas?

About 3.4% 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 20.9% of people in South Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Houston, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, South Houston, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,626 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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