NEIGHBORHOOD
Spring Branch Central
Texas · Houston · 26,400 residents · 3.55 sq mi
The short version
With 26,400 people, Spring Branch Central is a neighborhood in Houston. 45% of residents were born outside the United States. The poverty rate is 31.1%, above the 12.5% national rate. Owners hold 45% of the housing stock. This skews young, with a median age of 32.4. There are 7,437 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up Spring Branch Central; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
median household income $57,236, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context
Spring Branch Central compared with Houston
| Measure | Spring Branch Central | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,236 | $64,813 | 12% lower |
| Median home value | $373,333 | $277,800 | 34% higher |
| Homes that are rented | 54.9% | 57.9% | −3.1 pts |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.8% | 36.6% | −9.9 pts |
| Poverty rate | 31.1% | 19.9% | +11.2 pts |
| Foreign-born residents | 45.5% | 29.3% | +16.1 pts |
| Median age | 32.4 | 34.4 | 2.0 years younger |
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
26,400
Population density
7,437 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.55 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$57,236
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$33,058
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.4%
Retail trade9.9%
Information8.8%
Other services7.8%
Public administration4.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Education & health services0.5%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$373,333
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,330
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.1%
54.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.94 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
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-Hispanic16.7%(4,403)
Black4.5%(1,183)
Hispanic / Latino73%(19,279)
Asian4.2%(1,096)
Other1.7%(439)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.7%(4,403)
Black4.5%(1,183)
Hispanic / Latino73%(19,279)
Asian4.2%(1,096)
Other1.7%(439)
Diversity Score
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Foreign born
45.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
38.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
65.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Spring Branch Central, Houston, Texas?
Spring Branch Central, Houston, Texas has about 26,400 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Spring Branch Central, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Spring Branch Central, Houston, Texas earns about $57,236 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Spring Branch Central, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Spring Branch Central, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $373,333, and the typical rent is about $1,330 a month.
How educated are people in Spring Branch Central, Houston, Texas?
About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Branch Central, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Spring Branch Central, Houston, Texas?
About 31.1% of people in Spring Branch Central, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024