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Texas · Houston · 16,447 residents · 3.183 sq mi
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Macgregor has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,146. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $414,217. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. 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
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%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
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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%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
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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)
Diversity Score78.7%(12,949)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.1%(3,303)
Black55.4%(9,118)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(2,012)
Asian6%(983)
Other6.3%(1,031)
Diversity Score78.7%(12,949)
Diversity Score
79
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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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