NEIGHBORHOOD
Denver Harbor - Port Houston
Texas · Houston · 12,886 residents · 3.278 sq mi
The short version
Denver Harbor - Port Houston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,410. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $135,716. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Houston median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Denver Harbor - Port Houston; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
12,886
Population density
3,931 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$48,410
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,372
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22.1%
Information11.4%
Finance & insurance9.1%
Retail trade8.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
Other services3.9%
Public administration3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Education & health services1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$135,716
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$979
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.1%
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(463)
Black4%(516)
Hispanic / Latino91.3%(11,763)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other1%(125)
Diversity Score20.5%(2,637)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(463)
Black4%(516)
Hispanic / Latino91.3%(11,763)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other1%(125)
Diversity Score20.5%(2,637)
Diversity Score
20
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
55.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.0%
Female
48.0%
Foreign born
27.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
24.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
74.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Denver Harbor - Port Houston, Houston, Texas?
Denver Harbor - Port Houston, Houston, Texas has about 12,886 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Denver Harbor - Port Houston, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Denver Harbor - Port Houston, Houston, Texas earns about $48,410 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Denver Harbor - Port Houston, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Denver Harbor - Port Houston, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $135,716, and the typical rent is about $979 a month.
How educated are people in Denver Harbor - Port Houston, Houston, Texas?
About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Denver Harbor - Port Houston, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Denver Harbor - Port Houston, Houston, Texas?
About 22.5% of people in Denver Harbor - Port Houston, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024