NEIGHBORHOOD
Greater Greenspoint
Texas · Houston · 32,458 residents · 5.42 sq mi
The short version
Greater Greenspoint is home to 32,458 people in Houston. This skews young, with a median age of 27.1. Owners hold 14% of the housing stock. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 7% of adults. 42% of locals were born outside the United States. The poverty rate is 36.1%, above the 12.5% national rate. These figures are approximated by combining the 13 census tracts that make up Greater Greenspoint; 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 27.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
14% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
32,458
Population density
5,986 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
27.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.42 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,449
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$17,057
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.3%
Retail trade11.1%
Information9.9%
Finance & insurance8.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
Other services2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Public administration0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
Education & health services0.6%
Construction0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$184,715
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,040
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
14.3%
85.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.96 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
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-Hispanic3.1%(1,010)
Black20.4%(6,624)
Hispanic / Latino72.9%(23,664)
Asian0.9%(300)
Other2.6%(860)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(1,010)
Black20.4%(6,624)
Hispanic / Latino72.9%(23,664)
Asian0.9%(300)
Other2.6%(860)
Diversity Score
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
54.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Foreign born
41.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
43.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
66.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Greater Greenspoint, Houston, Texas?
Greater Greenspoint, Houston, Texas has about 32,458 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Greater Greenspoint, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Greater Greenspoint, Houston, Texas earns about $41,449 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Greater Greenspoint, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Greater Greenspoint, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $184,715, and the typical rent is about $1,040 a month.
How educated are people in Greater Greenspoint, Houston, Texas?
About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Greater Greenspoint, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Greater Greenspoint, Houston, Texas?
About 36.1% of people in Greater Greenspoint, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024