NEIGHBORHOOD
Lawndale - Wayside
Texas · Houston · 10,989 residents · 2.62 sq mi
The short version
Lawndale - Wayside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,025. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $308,574. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Lawndale - Wayside; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
10,989
Population density
4,194 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,025
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,844
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.3%
Information11.2%
Retail trade8.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
Other services2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Manufacturing1.1%
Education & health services0.7%
Public administration0.5%
Construction0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$308,574
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,067
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.2%
51.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.3%(2,013)
Black2%(216)
Hispanic / Latino76.9%(8,456)
Asian1.6%(171)
Other1.2%(133)
Diversity Score46.7%(5,131)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.3%(2,013)
Black2%(216)
Hispanic / Latino76.9%(8,456)
Asian1.6%(171)
Other1.2%(133)
Diversity Score46.7%(5,131)
Diversity Score
47
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Foreign born
26.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
66.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, Texas?
Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, Texas has about 10,989 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, Texas earns about $60,025 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $308,574, and the typical rent is about $1,067 a month.
How educated are people in Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, Texas?
About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, Texas?
About 10.4% of people in Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024