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Astrodome Area

Texas · Houston · 17,768 residents · 2.688 sq mi
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Astrodome Area has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,233. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $236,672. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Astrodome Area; 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 29.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,768
Population density
6,610 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,233
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$41,946
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,672
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,447
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.9%
87.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(3,976)
Black27.1%(4,812)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(2,478)
Asian32.8%(5,821)
Other3.8%(681)
Diversity Score93.5%(16,620)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(3,976)
Black27.1%(4,812)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(2,478)
Asian32.8%(5,821)
Other3.8%(681)
Diversity Score93.5%(16,620)
Diversity Score
94
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
Female
58.1%
Foreign born
35.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Astrodome Area, Houston, Texas?

Astrodome Area, Houston, Texas has about 17,768 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Astrodome Area, Houston, Texas?

The typical household in Astrodome Area, Houston, Texas earns about $61,233 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Astrodome Area, Houston, Texas expensive?

In Astrodome Area, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $236,672, and the typical rent is about $1,447 a month.

How educated are people in Astrodome Area, Houston, Texas?

About 73.0% of adults age 25 and over in Astrodome Area, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Astrodome Area, Houston, Texas?

About 21.0% of people in Astrodome Area, 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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