NEIGHBORHOOD
Pecan Park
Texas · Houston · 12,808 residents · 1.66 sq mi
The short version
Pecan Park is a neighborhood of 12,808 people in Houston. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 35% of locals were born outside the United States. Owners hold 46% of the housing stock. 26.3% of locals live below the federal poverty line. There are 7,692 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Pecan Park; 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 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
12,808
Population density
7,692 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.66 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,364
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,191
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade30.3%
Information10%
Retail trade5.6%
Finance & insurance5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
Other services4.5%
Public administration3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
Manufacturing2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$174,276
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,158
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.6%
54.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.76 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
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-Hispanic2.6%(328)
Black5.8%(744)
Hispanic / Latino90.2%(11,549)
Asian0.7%(87)
Other0.8%(100)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(328)
Black5.8%(744)
Hispanic / Latino90.2%(11,549)
Asian0.7%(87)
Other0.8%(100)
Diversity Score
23
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
59.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Foreign born
35.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
33.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
22.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
77.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Pecan Park, Houston, Texas?
Pecan Park, Houston, Texas has about 12,808 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Pecan Park, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Pecan Park, Houston, Texas earns about $51,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Pecan Park, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Pecan Park, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $174,276, and the typical rent is about $1,158 a month.
How educated are people in Pecan Park, Houston, Texas?
About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pecan Park, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Pecan Park, Houston, Texas?
About 26.3% of people in Pecan Park, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024