NEIGHBORHOOD
Sharpstown
Texas · Houston · 76,624 residents · 9.05 sq mi
The short version
Sharpstown is home to 76,624 people in Houston. 26% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 57%. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 26.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Density works out to 8,471 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 22 census tracts that make up Sharpstown; 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 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
76,624
Population density
8,471 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
9.05 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,894
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,163
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20%
Information11.7%
Retail trade6.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Other services3%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Public administration1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
Education & health services0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$205,768
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,155
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.5%
74.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.73 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
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-Hispanic8.4%(6,452)
Black9.5%(7,261)
Hispanic / Latino68.6%(52,548)
Asian11.6%(8,898)
Other1.9%(1,465)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.4%(6,452)
Black9.5%(7,261)
Hispanic / Latino68.6%(52,548)
Asian11.6%(8,898)
Other1.9%(1,465)
Diversity Score
62
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
55.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Foreign born
57.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
45.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
19.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
64.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Sharpstown, Houston, Texas?
Sharpstown, Houston, Texas has about 76,624 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Sharpstown, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Sharpstown, Houston, Texas earns about $51,894 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Sharpstown, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Sharpstown, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $205,768, and the typical rent is about $1,155 a month.
How educated are people in Sharpstown, Houston, Texas?
About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sharpstown, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Sharpstown, Houston, Texas?
About 26.0% of people in Sharpstown, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024