NEIGHBORHOOD
Central Southwest
Texas · Houston · 74,443 residents · 24.85 sq mi
The short version
Central Southwest has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,906. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $207,496. The poverty rate of 19.9% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 12 census tracts that make up Central Southwest; 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 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
74,443
Population density
2,996 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,906
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,536
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.3%
Wholesale trade10.2%
Finance & insurance9.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
Other services5.2%
Retail trade4.9%
Public administration3.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
Manufacturing1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Education & health services0.5%
Construction0.3%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$207,496
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,501
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.1%
37.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.7%(5,003)
Black40.8%(30,342)
Hispanic / Latino45.9%(34,153)
Asian3.9%(2,940)
Other2.7%(2,005)
Diversity Score77.1%(57,376)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.7%(5,003)
Black40.8%(30,342)
Hispanic / Latino45.9%(34,153)
Asian3.9%(2,940)
Other2.7%(2,005)
Diversity Score77.1%(57,376)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.5%
Female
53.5%
Foreign born
23.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Central Southwest, Houston, Texas?
Central Southwest, Houston, Texas has about 74,443 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Central Southwest, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Central Southwest, Houston, Texas earns about $65,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Central Southwest, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Central Southwest, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $207,496, and the typical rent is about $1,501 a month.
How educated are people in Central Southwest, Houston, Texas?
About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Central Southwest, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Central Southwest, Houston, Texas?
About 19.9% of people in Central Southwest, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024