NEIGHBORHOOD
Eastex - Jensen Area
Texas · Houston · 31,604 residents · 9.37 sq mi
The short version
With 31,604 people, Eastex - Jensen Area is a neighborhood in Houston. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 30.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. 33% of residents were born outside the United States. The median age is 33.8, younger than the US median of 38.9. Median home value sits at $137,027. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up Eastex - Jensen Area; 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 33.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
31,604
Population density
3,373 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
9.37 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,696
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$18,023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade25.5%
Information12.6%
Retail trade8.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
Other services2.3%
Public administration1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Manufacturing1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
Construction0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$137,027
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,195
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.6%
47.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.20 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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-Hispanic4.9%(1,552)
Black17.8%(5,636)
Hispanic / Latino76.3%(24,107)
Asian0.3%(92)
Other0.7%(217)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(1,552)
Black17.8%(5,636)
Hispanic / Latino76.3%(24,107)
Asian0.3%(92)
Other0.7%(217)
Diversity Score
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
55.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Foreign born
32.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
37.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
66.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Eastex - Jensen Area, Houston, Texas?
Eastex - Jensen Area, Houston, Texas has about 31,604 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Eastex - Jensen Area, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Eastex - Jensen Area, Houston, Texas earns about $41,696 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Eastex - Jensen Area, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Eastex - Jensen Area, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $137,027, and the typical rent is about $1,195 a month.
How educated are people in Eastex - Jensen Area, Houston, Texas?
About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Eastex - Jensen Area, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Eastex - Jensen Area, Houston, Texas?
About 30.9% of people in Eastex - Jensen Area, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024