NEIGHBORHOOD
Acres Home
Texas · Houston · 26,292 residents · 7.79 sq mi
The short version
Acres Home is a neighborhood of 26,292 people in Houston. The poverty rate is 31.0%, above the 12.5% national rate. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. That trails the Houston median by roughly 37%. Owners hold 53% of the housing stock. The median household earns $40,592, about 51% below the national median. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Acres Home; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
26,292
Population density
3,375 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
7.79 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$40,592
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,800
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
Finance & insurance9.7%
Wholesale trade8.4%
Retail trade7.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
Other services5.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
Public administration2.8%
Education & health services1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$203,237
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,213
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.5%
47.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.70 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(1,186)
Black58.2%(15,299)
Hispanic / Latino34%(8,933)
Asian1.2%(309)
Other2.1%(565)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(1,186)
Black58.2%(15,299)
Hispanic / Latino34%(8,933)
Asian1.2%(309)
Other2.1%(565)
Diversity Score
68
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Foreign born
17.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Acres Home, Houston, Texas?
Acres Home, Houston, Texas has about 26,292 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Acres Home, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Acres Home, Houston, Texas earns about $40,592 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Acres Home, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Acres Home, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $203,237, and the typical rent is about $1,213 a month.
How educated are people in Acres Home, Houston, Texas?
About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Acres Home, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Acres Home, Houston, Texas?
About 31.0% of people in Acres Home, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024