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South Houston

Texas · 16,153 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 $45,038. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,300. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,153
+2%since 2000
from 15,833 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
31.9
+16%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024South Houston
202416K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.9%(1,116)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.9%(1,274)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.7%(1,403)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 199%(1,447)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.2%(1,321)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413%(2,106)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.3%(1,993)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.3%(1,988)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.8%(1,751)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747%(1,135)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.9%(461)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1%(158)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,038
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,924 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,825
+45%since 2000
from $12,308 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$996
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
45.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−1%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in South Houston on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.6%(3,103)
Black0.9%(139)
Hispanic / Latino77.9%(12,338)
Asian0.6%(97)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic7%(1,128)
Black2%(330)
Hispanic / Latino89.5%(14,451)
Asian0.6%(99)
Other0.2%(28)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican83.5%(14,632)
Salvadoran2.6%(461)
Cuban1.2%(212)
Puerto Rican1.1%(199)
Nicaraguan0.8%(147)
Guatemalan0.5%(79)
Honduran0.4%(76)
Dominican0.2%(31)
Spaniard0.1%(24)
Colombian0.1%(22)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.1%(20)
Chinese0%(5)
Ancestry
American1.1%(199)
English0.8%(148)
Italian0.7%(130)
French0.6%(98)
Arab0.5%(84)
Iranian0.5%(84)
German0.4%(72)
Irish0.4%(69)
Russian0.2%(34)
Czech0.1%(23)
Scottish0.1%(22)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.1%(13)
Dutch0.1%(11)
Welsh0.1%(11)
Norwegian0.1%(10)
British0%(6)
Polish0%(5)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Central American population · Largest Salvadoran population · Largest Cuban population · Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
59.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.2%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
32.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
35.5%
−28.3 ptssince 2013
from 63.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39.6%(2,402)
Married50.5%(3,066)
Widowed2.6%(158)
Divorced7.3%(445)
Women 15+
Never married39.1%(2,378)
Married45.1%(2,745)
Widowed5.6%(339)
Divorced10.3%(624)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Houston, Texas?

South Houston, Texas has about 16,153 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Houston, Texas earns about $45,038 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 $107,300, and the typical rent is about $996 a month.

How educated are people in South Houston, Texas?

About 6.4% 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 21.6% 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 1,946 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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