NEIGHBORHOOD
Spring Branch North
Texas · Houston · 20,620 residents · 3.14 sq mi
The short version
Spring Branch North is a neighborhood of 20,620 people in Houston. The foreign-born share is 33%. Density works out to 6,575 people per square mile. That is roughly 35% ahead of the Houston median. 54% of homes are owner-occupied. 16.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Spring Branch North; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
20,620
Population density
6,575 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.14 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$87,558
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$41,618
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.2%
Information10.4%
Finance & insurance6.6%
Retail trade6.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
Other services5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
Manufacturing4.6%
Public administration3.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Education & health services1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Construction0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$383,649
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,549
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.6%
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.92 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
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-Hispanic30.5%(6,288)
Black7.3%(1,497)
Hispanic / Latino52.2%(10,754)
Asian6.7%(1,372)
Other3.4%(709)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.5%(6,288)
Black7.3%(1,497)
Hispanic / Latino52.2%(10,754)
Asian6.7%(1,372)
Other3.4%(709)
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
38.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.4%
Female
53.6%
Foreign born
32.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
43.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Spring Branch North, Houston, Texas?
Spring Branch North, Houston, Texas has about 20,620 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Spring Branch North, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Spring Branch North, Houston, Texas earns about $87,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Spring Branch North, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Spring Branch North, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $383,649, and the typical rent is about $1,549 a month.
How educated are people in Spring Branch North, Houston, Texas?
About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Branch North, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Spring Branch North, Houston, Texas?
About 16.5% of people in Spring Branch North, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024