NEIGHBORHOOD
Downtown
Texas · Houston · 19,607 residents · 2.45 sq mi
The short version
With 19,607 people, Downtown is a neighborhood in Houston. Owners hold 18% of the housing stock. That is roughly 48% ahead of the Houston median. Density works out to 8,013 people per square mile. The average commute runs 20 minutes. 17.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Downtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
19,607
Population density
8,013 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.45 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$95,862
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$57,682
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
Retail trade4.8%
Other services4.6%
Public administration4.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
Manufacturing2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Finance & insurance1.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Education & health services0.2%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$358,340
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,734
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.5%
82.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.29 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
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-Hispanic32.8%(6,437)
Black31.7%(6,206)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(4,974)
Asian5.4%(1,067)
Other4.7%(923)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.8%(6,437)
Black31.7%(6,206)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(4,974)
Asian5.4%(1,067)
Other4.7%(923)
Diversity Score
90
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
70.6%
Female
29.4%
Foreign born
15.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Home value$1,245,236+248%
Population19,204−2%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Fresh Meadows-Utopia
Income$97,767+2%
Home value$1,001,989+180%
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DOWNTOWN VS
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Home value$1,014,721+183%
Population22,975+17%
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DOWNTOWN VS
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Income$91,204−5%
Home value$1,008,392+181%
Population21,724+11%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Downtown, Houston, Texas?
Downtown, Houston, Texas has about 19,607 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Downtown, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Downtown, Houston, Texas earns about $95,862 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Downtown, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Downtown, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $358,340, and the typical rent is about $1,734 a month.
How educated are people in Downtown, Houston, Texas?
About 37.1% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Downtown, Houston, Texas?
About 17.9% of people in Downtown, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024