NEIGHBORHOOD
Spring Branch East
Texas · Houston · 32,122 residents · 7.05 sq mi
The short version
Spring Branch East is a neighborhood of 32,122 people in Houston. 36% of people here were born outside the United States. Owners hold 49% of the housing stock. There are 4,557 people per square mile. Households here earn about 31% more than in Houston as a whole. The poverty rate is 21.4%, above the 12.5% national rate. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up Spring Branch East; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
32,122
Population density
4,557 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
7.05 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$84,669
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$49,205
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.6%
Retail trade13.2%
Information9.7%
Other services6.4%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Public administration3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
Manufacturing2.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Education & health services0.8%
Construction0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$474,830
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,369
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.0%
51.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.69 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
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-Hispanic28.2%(9,044)
Black4.5%(1,457)
Hispanic / Latino57.1%(18,347)
Asian7%(2,241)
Other3.2%(1,033)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.2%(9,044)
Black4.5%(1,457)
Hispanic / Latino57.1%(18,347)
Asian7%(2,241)
Other3.2%(1,033)
Diversity Score
73
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.0%
Female
47.0%
Foreign born
35.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
50.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Spring Branch East, Houston, Texas?
Spring Branch East, Houston, Texas has about 32,122 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Spring Branch East, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Spring Branch East, Houston, Texas earns about $84,669 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Spring Branch East, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Spring Branch East, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $474,830, and the typical rent is about $1,369 a month.
How educated are people in Spring Branch East, Houston, Texas?
About 35.6% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Branch East, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Spring Branch East, Houston, Texas?
About 21.4% of people in Spring Branch East, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024