NEIGHBORHOOD
Northside
Texas · Houston · 23,154 residents · 4.71 sq mi
The short version
Northside is a neighborhood of 23,154 people in Houston. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 20% of adults. 50% of homes are owner-occupied. Density works out to 4,918 people per square mile. 19.9% of locals live below the federal poverty line. The foreign-born share is 22%. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Northside; 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 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
23,154
Population density
4,918 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.71 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,433
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$34,652
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.2%
Information10.2%
Retail trade5.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
Other services3.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
Public administration2.1%
Manufacturing1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Construction0.3%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$308,240
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,218
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.2%
49.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.46 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
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-Hispanic15.8%(3,648)
Black8.8%(2,032)
Hispanic / Latino71.1%(16,463)
Asian0.8%(177)
Other3.6%(834)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(3,648)
Black8.8%(2,032)
Hispanic / Latino71.1%(16,463)
Asian0.8%(177)
Other3.6%(834)
Diversity Score
58
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.0%
Female
45.0%
Foreign born
22.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
46.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
51.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Northside Village, Houston, Texas?
Northside Village, Houston, Texas has about 23,154 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Northside Village, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Northside Village, Houston, Texas earns about $65,433 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Northside Village, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Northside Village, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $308,240, and the typical rent is about $1,218 a month.
How educated are people in Northside Village, Houston, Texas?
About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Northside Village, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Northside Village, Houston, Texas?
About 19.9% of people in Northside Village, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024