NEIGHBORHOOD
Greater Inwood
Texas · Houston · 36,028 residents · 6.29 sq mi
The short version
Greater Inwood is a neighborhood of 36,028 people in Houston. This skews young, with a median age of 28.6. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 14% of adults. 33% of locals were born outside the United States. The poverty rate is 27.7%, above the 12.5% national rate. There are 5,726 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Greater Inwood; 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 28.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
36,028
Population density
5,726 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
28.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.29 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,767
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$25,399
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
Wholesale trade12.8%
Retail trade9.5%
Finance & insurance6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
Other services2.8%
Public administration2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
Manufacturing2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
Construction0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$196,342
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,362
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.8%
47.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.24 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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-Hispanic7.8%(2,822)
Black31.7%(11,429)
Hispanic / Latino56.6%(20,405)
Asian1.9%(702)
Other1.9%(670)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(2,822)
Black31.7%(11,429)
Hispanic / Latino56.6%(20,405)
Asian1.9%(702)
Other1.9%(670)
Diversity Score
71
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
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
5.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Foreign born
32.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
52.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Greater Inwood, Houston, Texas?
Greater Inwood, Houston, Texas has about 36,028 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Greater Inwood, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Greater Inwood, Houston, Texas earns about $54,767 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Greater Inwood, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Greater Inwood, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $196,342, and the typical rent is about $1,362 a month.
How educated are people in Greater Inwood, Houston, Texas?
About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Greater Inwood, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Greater Inwood, Houston, Texas?
About 27.7% of people in Greater Inwood, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024