NEIGHBORHOOD
Kingwood
Texas · Houston · 56,121 residents · 19.301 sq mi
The short version
Kingwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,423. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $352,321. Households here earn about 81% more than the Houston median. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Kingwood; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
56,121
Population density
2,908 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$117,423
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$53,003
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.5%
Information8.8%
Finance & insurance8%
Other services7.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
Wholesale trade6%
Public administration5.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
Manufacturing2.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Education & health services1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$352,321
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,070
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.8%
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(38,108)
Black3.8%(2,151)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(10,717)
Asian3.3%(1,880)
Other5.8%(3,265)
Diversity Score62.1%(34,828)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(38,108)
Black3.8%(2,151)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(10,717)
Asian3.3%(1,880)
Other5.8%(3,265)
Diversity Score62.1%(34,828)
Diversity Score
62
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
Female
51.4%
Foreign born
10.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Kingwood, Houston, Texas?
Kingwood, Houston, Texas has about 56,121 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Kingwood, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Kingwood, Houston, Texas earns about $117,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Kingwood, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Kingwood, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $352,321, and the typical rent is about $2,070 a month.
How educated are people in Kingwood, Houston, Texas?
About 50.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kingwood, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Kingwood, Houston, Texas?
About 7.5% of people in Kingwood, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024