NEIGHBORHOOD
Macgregor
Texas · Houston · 16,447 residents · 3.18 sq mi
The short version
With 16,447 people, Macgregor is a neighborhood in Houston. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 44% of homes are owner-occupied. There are 5,167 people per square mile. The median age is 34.5, younger than the US median of 38.9. 21.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Macgregor; 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 34.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
16,447
Population density
5,167 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.18 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,146
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$50,730
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.561
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.9%
Retail trade6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Other services5.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
Public administration3.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
Education & health services1.4%
Manufacturing1.2%
Construction0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$414,217
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,230
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.0%
56.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.96 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
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-Hispanic20.1%(3,303)
Black55.4%(9,118)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(2,012)
Asian6%(983)
Other6.3%(1,031)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.1%(3,303)
Black55.4%(9,118)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(2,012)
Asian6%(983)
Other6.3%(1,031)
Diversity Score
79
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
57.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
Female
51.0%
Foreign born
9.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Macgregor, Houston, Texas?
Macgregor, Houston, Texas has about 16,447 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Macgregor, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Macgregor, Houston, Texas earns about $67,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Macgregor, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Macgregor, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $414,217, and the typical rent is about $1,230 a month.
How educated are people in Macgregor, Houston, Texas?
About 57.4% of adults age 25 and over in Macgregor, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Macgregor, Houston, Texas?
About 21.6% of people in Macgregor, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024