NEIGHBORHOOD
South Belt - Ellington
Texas · Houston · 65,531 residents · 19.4 sq mi
The short version
With 65,531 people, South Belt - Ellington is a neighborhood in Houston. The median age is 32.6, younger than the US median of 38.9. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The foreign-born share is 27%. Density works out to 3,382 people per square mile. Median home value sits at $218,936. These figures are approximated by combining the 15 census tracts that make up South Belt - Ellington; 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 32.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
65,531
Population density
3,382 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
19.4 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$77,420
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,386
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
Retail trade10.7%
Wholesale trade10.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
Other services4.2%
Public administration2.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
Education & health services1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Construction0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$218,936
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,479
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.3%
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.07 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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-Hispanic14.7%(9,622)
Black13.6%(8,942)
Hispanic / Latino56.7%(37,181)
Asian12.6%(8,228)
Other2.4%(1,558)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.7%(9,622)
Black13.6%(8,942)
Hispanic / Latino56.7%(37,181)
Asian12.6%(8,228)
Other2.4%(1,558)
Diversity Score
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
Female
51.4%
Foreign born
26.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
43.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in South Belt - Ellington, Houston, Texas?
South Belt - Ellington, Houston, Texas has about 65,531 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in South Belt - Ellington, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in South Belt - Ellington, Houston, Texas earns about $77,420 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is South Belt - Ellington, Houston, Texas expensive?
In South Belt - Ellington, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $218,936, and the typical rent is about $1,479 a month.
How educated are people in South Belt - Ellington, Houston, Texas?
About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in South Belt - Ellington, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in South Belt - Ellington, Houston, Texas?
About 16.2% of people in South Belt - Ellington, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024