NEIGHBORHOOD
Second Ward
Texas · Houston · 11,595 residents · 3.108 sq mi
The short version
Second Ward has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,986. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $345,333. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Second Ward; 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 39.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,595
Population density
3,731 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,986
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$47,369
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.7%
Wholesale trade12.9%
Retail trade9.2%
Information8.1%
Public administration7.8%
Finance & insurance6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Education & health services1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$345,333
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,286
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.5%
55.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic21%(2,438)
Black13.2%(1,529)
Hispanic / Latino58.2%(6,752)
Asian3.4%(390)
Other4.2%(486)
Diversity Score74.6%(8,644)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21%(2,438)
Black13.2%(1,529)
Hispanic / Latino58.2%(6,752)
Asian3.4%(390)
Other4.2%(486)
Diversity Score74.6%(8,644)
Diversity Score
75
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.7%
Female
45.3%
Foreign born
23.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
46.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Second Ward, Houston, Texas?
Second Ward, Houston, Texas has about 11,595 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Second Ward, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Second Ward, Houston, Texas earns about $68,986 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Second Ward, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Second Ward, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $345,333, and the typical rent is about $1,286 a month.
How educated are people in Second Ward, Houston, Texas?
About 32.2% of adults age 25 and over in Second Ward, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Second Ward, Houston, Texas?
About 20.1% of people in Second Ward, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024