NEIGHBORHOOD
Northshore
Texas · Houston · 20,595 residents · 7.06 sq mi
The short version
Northshore is a neighborhood of 20,595 people in Houston. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 12% of adults. 37% of residents were born outside the United States. This skews young, with a median age of 32.7. Owners hold 50% of the housing stock. The poverty rate is 23.6%, above the 12.5% national rate. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Northshore; 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 32.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
20,595
Population density
2,915 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
7.06 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,297
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,008
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.5%
Information12.3%
Retail trade10.5%
Finance & insurance9.4%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
Other services2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
Public administration0.7%
Construction0.2%
Education & health services0.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$173,559
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,315
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.1%
49.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.05 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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-Hispanic5.7%(1,183)
Black12.1%(2,498)
Hispanic / Latino80.7%(16,611)
Asian0.8%(158)
Other0.7%(145)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(1,183)
Black12.1%(2,498)
Hispanic / Latino80.7%(16,611)
Asian0.8%(158)
Other0.7%(145)
Diversity Score
41
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.0%
Female
49.0%
Foreign born
37.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
33.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
27.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
71.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Northshore, Houston, Texas?
Northshore, Houston, Texas has about 20,595 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Northshore, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Northshore, Houston, Texas earns about $52,297 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Northshore, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Northshore, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $173,559, and the typical rent is about $1,315 a month.
How educated are people in Northshore, Houston, Texas?
About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Northshore, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Northshore, Houston, Texas?
About 23.6% of people in Northshore, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024