NEIGHBORHOOD
East Houston
Texas · Houston · 16,964 residents · 7.718 sq mi
The short version
East Houston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,657. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $140,353. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Houston median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up East Houston; 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 29.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
16,964
Population density
2,198 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,657
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,405
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
Wholesale trade13.3%
Finance & insurance11%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
Retail trade9.6%
Other services1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Public administration1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$140,353
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,383
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.0%
37.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(363)
Black47.5%(8,056)
Hispanic / Latino49.9%(8,472)
Asian0.3%(53)
Other0.1%(20)
Diversity Score65.6%(11,124)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(363)
Black47.5%(8,056)
Hispanic / Latino49.9%(8,472)
Asian0.3%(53)
Other0.1%(20)
Diversity Score65.6%(11,124)
Diversity Score
66
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.0%
Female
52.0%
Foreign born
22.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
33.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
44.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in East Houston, Houston, Texas?
East Houston, Houston, Texas has about 16,964 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in East Houston, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in East Houston, Houston, Texas earns about $46,657 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is East Houston, Houston, Texas expensive?
In East Houston, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $140,353, and the typical rent is about $1,383 a month.
How educated are people in East Houston, Houston, Texas?
About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in East Houston, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in East Houston, Houston, Texas?
About 30.7% of people in East Houston, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024