NEIGHBORHOOD
South Main
Texas · Houston · 3,876 residents · 0.581 sq mi
The short version
South Main has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,976. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Households here earn about 28% less than the Houston median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up South Main; 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 37.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,876
Population density
6,671 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,976
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,073
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.5%
Wholesale trade9%
Retail trade7.5%
Finance & insurance5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
Other services4.4%
Public administration4.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,134
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.1%
93.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.4%(327)
Black77.3%(2,995)
Hispanic / Latino10%(387)
Asian1.4%(55)
Other2.9%(112)
Diversity Score48.1%(1,864)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.4%(327)
Black77.3%(2,995)
Hispanic / Latino10%(387)
Asian1.4%(55)
Other2.9%(112)
Diversity Score48.1%(1,864)
Diversity Score
48
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
Foreign born
10.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in South Main, Houston, Texas?
South Main, Houston, Texas has about 3,876 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in South Main, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in South Main, Houston, Texas earns about $46,976 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is South Main, Houston, Texas expensive?
In South Main, Houston, Texas, the typical rent is about $1,134 a month.
How educated are people in South Main, Houston, Texas?
About 37.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Main, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in South Main, Houston, Texas?
About 18.1% of people in South Main, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024