NEIGHBORHOOD
South Park
Texas · Houston · 20,919 residents · 4.26 sq mi
The short version
With 20,919 people, South Park is a neighborhood in Houston. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 30.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The median age is 31.8, younger than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than in Houston as a whole. Median home value sits at $131,851. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up South 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 31.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
20,919
Population density
4,906 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.26 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,832
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$17,814
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
Finance & insurance9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
Retail trade7.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
Other services2.5%
Public administration0.8%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Manufacturing0.1%
Construction0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$131,851
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,385
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.4%
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.19 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
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-Hispanic0.8%(157)
Black52.4%(10,967)
Hispanic / Latino45.6%(9,529)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(266)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(157)
Black52.4%(10,967)
Hispanic / Latino45.6%(9,529)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(266)
Diversity Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
Female
51.0%
Foreign born
20.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
31.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in South Park, Houston, Texas?
South Park, Houston, Texas has about 20,919 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in South Park, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in South Park, Houston, Texas earns about $35,832 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is South Park, Houston, Texas expensive?
In South Park, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $131,851, and the typical rent is about $1,385 a month.
How educated are people in South Park, Houston, Texas?
About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in South Park, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in South Park, Houston, Texas?
About 30.9% of people in South Park, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024