NEIGHBORHOOD
Greater Fifth Ward
Texas · Houston · 14,397 residents · 3.38 sq mi
The short version
With 14,397 people, Greater Fifth Ward is a neighborhood in Houston. 36.2% of locals live below the federal poverty line. 44% of homes are owner-occupied. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 33.6, younger than the US median of 38.9. There are 4,266 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Greater Fifth Ward; 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 33.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
14,397
Population density
4,266 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.38 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,987
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$25,875
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10%
Information9.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
Retail trade7.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
Other services2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Education & health services2.5%
Public administration2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$230,450
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,030
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.6%
56.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.71 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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-Hispanic5.8%(842)
Black46.8%(6,731)
Hispanic / Latino42.2%(6,071)
Asian2.4%(341)
Other2.9%(412)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.8%(842)
Black46.8%(6,731)
Hispanic / Latino42.2%(6,071)
Asian2.4%(341)
Other2.9%(412)
Diversity Score
75
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.2%
Female
55.8%
Foreign born
20.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
38.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, Texas?
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, Texas has about 14,397 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, Texas earns about $47,987 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $230,450, and the typical rent is about $1,030 a month.
How educated are people in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, Texas?
About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, Texas?
About 36.2% of people in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024