NEIGHBORHOOD
Gulfton
Texas · Houston · 43,920 residents · 2.77 sq mi
The short version
Gulfton is home to 43,920 people in Houston. 6% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 57%. The median age is 28.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 33.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. These figures are approximated by combining the 14 census tracts that make up Gulfton; 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 28.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
43,920
Population density
15,850 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
28.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.77 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,953
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$19,076
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24%
Information11.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Retail trade3.6%
Other services2.7%
Public administration2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Construction1%
Manufacturing0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$368,622
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$998
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.9%
94.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.74 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.2
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-Hispanic5.2%(2,295)
Black10%(4,406)
Hispanic / Latino78.3%(34,407)
Asian4.3%(1,880)
Other2.1%(932)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(2,295)
Black10%(4,406)
Hispanic / Latino78.3%(34,407)
Asian4.3%(1,880)
Other2.1%(932)
Diversity Score
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
48.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Foreign born
57.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
48.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
15.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
73.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Gulfton, Houston, Texas?
Gulfton, Houston, Texas has about 43,920 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Gulfton, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Gulfton, Houston, Texas earns about $39,953 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Gulfton, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Gulfton, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $368,622, and the typical rent is about $998 a month.
How educated are people in Gulfton, Houston, Texas?
About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gulfton, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Gulfton, Houston, Texas?
About 33.7% of people in Gulfton, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024