NEIGHBORHOOD
Greater Third Ward
Texas · Houston · 16,720 residents · 2.59 sq mi
The short version
With 16,720 people, Greater Third Ward is a neighborhood in Houston. 29% of homes are owner-occupied. 40.7% of people here live below the federal poverty line. The median age is 29.7, younger than the US median of 38.9. Density works out to 6,448 people per square mile. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Greater Third 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 29.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
16,720
Population density
6,448 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.59 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,692
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,639
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.548
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
Other services8.1%
Retail trade3.6%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Public administration3.1%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
Education & health services0.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$353,664
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$826
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.2%
70.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.01 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
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-Hispanic15.2%(2,545)
Black57.6%(9,627)
Hispanic / Latino14%(2,343)
Asian10.1%(1,696)
Other3%(509)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.2%(2,545)
Black57.6%(9,627)
Hispanic / Latino14%(2,343)
Asian10.1%(1,696)
Other3%(509)
Diversity Score
77
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.4%
Female
58.6%
Foreign born
12.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Greater Third Ward, Houston, Texas?
Greater Third Ward, Houston, Texas has about 16,720 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Greater Third Ward, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Greater Third Ward, Houston, Texas earns about $52,692 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Greater Third Ward, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Greater Third Ward, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $353,664, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.
How educated are people in Greater Third Ward, Houston, Texas?
About 45.3% of adults age 25 and over in Greater Third Ward, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Greater Third Ward, Houston, Texas?
About 40.7% of people in Greater Third Ward, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024