NEIGHBORHOOD
Alief
Texas · Houston · 104,397 residents · 13.641 sq mi
The short version
Alief has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,281. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $188,479. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 26 census tracts that make up Alief; 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 34.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
104,397
Population density
7,653 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,281
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,571
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Other services5.8%
Retail trade5.7%
Public administration3.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
Construction0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$188,479
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,371
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.6%
54.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(6,349)
Black27.3%(28,523)
Hispanic / Latino47.1%(49,186)
Asian17.7%(18,446)
Other1.8%(1,893)
Diversity Score83.5%(87,188)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(6,349)
Black27.3%(28,523)
Hispanic / Latino47.1%(49,186)
Asian17.7%(18,446)
Other1.8%(1,893)
Diversity Score83.5%(87,188)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
Female
50.3%
Foreign born
48.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
31.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
35.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Alief, Houston, Texas?
Alief, Houston, Texas has about 104,397 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Alief, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Alief, Houston, Texas earns about $54,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Alief, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Alief, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $188,479, and the typical rent is about $1,371 a month.
How educated are people in Alief, Houston, Texas?
About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Alief, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Alief, Houston, Texas?
About 23.6% of people in Alief, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024