NEIGHBORHOOD
Magnolia Park
Texas · Houston · 15,498 residents · 2.53 sq mi
The short version
Magnolia Park is a neighborhood of 15,498 people in Houston. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 6% of adults. The foreign-born share is 33%. 48% of homes are owner-occupied. There are 6,135 people per square mile. The typical home is worth $172,740. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Magnolia Park; 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 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
15,498
Population density
6,135 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.53 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$48,909
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,080
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.7%
Retail trade13.5%
Information9.2%
Finance & insurance7.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
Other services4%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Public administration2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Education & health services0.4%
Construction0.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Manufacturing0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$172,740
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,060
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.9%
52.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.72 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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-Hispanic4.7%(730)
Black4.9%(765)
Hispanic / Latino89%(13,795)
Asian0.2%(34)
Other1.1%(174)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(730)
Black4.9%(765)
Hispanic / Latino89%(13,795)
Asian0.2%(34)
Other1.1%(174)
Diversity Score
25
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
58.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Foreign born
32.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
33.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
23.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
76.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Magnolia Park, Houston, Texas?
Magnolia Park, Houston, Texas has about 15,498 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Magnolia Park, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Magnolia Park, Houston, Texas earns about $48,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Magnolia Park, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Magnolia Park, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $172,740, and the typical rent is about $1,060 a month.
How educated are people in Magnolia Park, Houston, Texas?
About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Magnolia Park, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Magnolia Park, Houston, Texas?
About 20.6% of people in Magnolia Park, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024