NEIGHBORHOOD
Midtown
Texas · Houston · 11,807 residents · 1.08 sq mi
The short version
Midtown is home to 11,807 people in Houston. This is an unusually credentialed place: 74% of adults have a four-year degree. 23% of homes are owner-occupied. That is roughly 66% ahead of the Houston median. This skews young, with a median age of 32.5. Density works out to 10,912 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Midtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
23% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,807
Population density
10,912 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.08 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$107,656
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$80,903
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.6%
Finance & insurance7.2%
Other services6.8%
Public administration5.4%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
Information3.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
Education & health services3%
Manufacturing3%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Construction0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$362,594
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,945
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.6%
77.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.54 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
46.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
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-Hispanic36%(4,247)
Black22.4%(2,646)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(2,621)
Asian11.6%(1,370)
Other7.8%(923)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36%(4,247)
Black22.4%(2,646)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(2,621)
Asian11.6%(1,370)
Other7.8%(923)
Diversity Score
94
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
73.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
64.0%
Female
36.0%
Foreign born
19.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Midtown, Houston, Texas?
Midtown, Houston, Texas has about 11,807 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Midtown, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Midtown, Houston, Texas earns about $107,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Midtown, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Midtown, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $362,594, and the typical rent is about $1,945 a month.
How educated are people in Midtown, Houston, Texas?
About 73.7% of adults age 25 and over in Midtown, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Midtown, Houston, Texas?
About 14.0% of people in Midtown, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024