NEIGHBORHOOD
Independence Heights
Texas · Houston · 13,695 residents · 3.428 sq mi
The short version
Independence Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,817. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $285,461. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Independence Heights; 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 34.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
13,695
Population density
3,995 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,817
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$37,634
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.3%
Wholesale trade9.8%
Retail trade8.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
Other services3.6%
Public administration2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Education & health services1%
Manufacturing0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Construction0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$285,461
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,197
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.1%
47.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.7%(2,150)
Black37.1%(5,083)
Hispanic / Latino42%(5,750)
Asian0.7%(96)
Other4.5%(616)
Diversity Score82.4%(11,285)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.7%(2,150)
Black37.1%(5,083)
Hispanic / Latino42%(5,750)
Asian0.7%(96)
Other4.5%(616)
Diversity Score82.4%(11,285)
Diversity Score
82
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.0%
Female
56.0%
Foreign born
22.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Independence Heights, Houston, Texas?
Independence Heights, Houston, Texas has about 13,695 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Independence Heights, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Independence Heights, Houston, Texas earns about $67,817 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Independence Heights, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Independence Heights, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $285,461, and the typical rent is about $1,197 a month.
How educated are people in Independence Heights, Houston, Texas?
About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Independence Heights, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Independence Heights, Houston, Texas?
About 18.5% of people in Independence Heights, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024