NEIGHBORHOOD
Ost - South Union
Texas · Houston · 19,487 residents · 4.487 sq mi
The short version
Ost - South Union has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,384. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $183,756. The poverty rate of 33.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Houston median. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Ost - South Union; 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 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
19,487
Population density
4,343 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,384
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,928
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.1%
Finance & insurance9.7%
Information9.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
Retail trade6.4%
Other services5.4%
Public administration3.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$183,756
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,153
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.0%
57.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(628)
Black66.6%(12,974)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(5,036)
Asian2.2%(424)
Other2.2%(425)
Diversity Score61%(11,886)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(628)
Black66.6%(12,974)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(5,036)
Asian2.2%(424)
Other2.2%(425)
Diversity Score61%(11,886)
Diversity Score
61
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.0%
Female
55.0%
Foreign born
12.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Ost - South Union, Houston, Texas?
Ost - South Union, Houston, Texas has about 19,487 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Ost - South Union, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Ost - South Union, Houston, Texas earns about $39,384 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Ost - South Union, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Ost - South Union, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $183,756, and the typical rent is about $1,153 a month.
How educated are people in Ost - South Union, Houston, Texas?
About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ost - South Union, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Ost - South Union, Houston, Texas?
About 33.6% of people in Ost - South Union, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024