NEIGHBORHOOD
Braeburn
Texas · Houston · 16,070 residents · 2.19 sq mi
The short version
Braeburn is a neighborhood of 16,070 people in Houston. 29% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 50%. 28.4% of locals live below the federal poverty line. The median age is 33.0, younger than the US median of 38.9. There are 7,351 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Braeburn; 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 33.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
16,070
Population density
7,351 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.19 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,332
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,953
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade25.2%
Information9.1%
Retail trade6.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
Other services2.6%
Public administration0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$224,442
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,053
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.4%
70.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.68 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.9%
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-Hispanic17.5%(2,817)
Black6%(961)
Hispanic / Latino64.8%(10,412)
Asian7.4%(1,193)
Other4.3%(687)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.5%(2,817)
Black6%(961)
Hispanic / Latino64.8%(10,412)
Asian7.4%(1,193)
Other4.3%(687)
Diversity Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Foreign born
50.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
42.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
23.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
61.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Braeburn, Houston, Texas?
Braeburn, Houston, Texas has about 16,070 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Braeburn, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Braeburn, Houston, Texas earns about $45,332 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Braeburn, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Braeburn, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $224,442, and the typical rent is about $1,053 a month.
How educated are people in Braeburn, Houston, Texas?
About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Braeburn, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Braeburn, Houston, Texas?
About 28.4% of people in Braeburn, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024