NEIGHBORHOOD
Astrodome Area
Texas · Houston · 17,768 residents · 2.69 sq mi
The short version
Astrodome Area is home to 17,768 people in Houston. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 13% of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 29.2, younger than the US median of 38.9. The foreign-born share is 35%. Density works out to 6,610 people per square mile. 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
Land area
2.69 sq mi
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%
Information4.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Other services3%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
Public administration1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Education & health services0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Manufacturing0.2%
Construction0.1%
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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%
Persons per household
1.71 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
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-Hispanic22.4%(3,976)
Black27.1%(4,812)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(2,478)
Asian32.8%(5,821)
Other3.8%(681)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(3,976)
Black27.1%(4,812)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(2,478)
Asian32.8%(5,821)
Other3.8%(681)
Diversity Score
94
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024