NEIGHBORHOOD
Trinity - Houston Gardens
Texas · Houston · 18,861 residents · 6.863 sq mi
The short version
Trinity - Houston Gardens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,882. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $131,045. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Houston median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Trinity - Houston Gardens; 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 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
18,861
Population density
2,748 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,882
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,428
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.8%
Finance & insurance9.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
Retail trade7.8%
Information6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
Other services2.7%
Public administration1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Manufacturing0.1%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$131,045
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,195
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.6%
49.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(278)
Black52.8%(9,953)
Hispanic / Latino44.7%(8,424)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other1%(194)
Diversity Score65.2%(12,300)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(278)
Black52.8%(9,953)
Hispanic / Latino44.7%(8,424)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other1%(194)
Diversity Score65.2%(12,300)
Diversity Score
65
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Foreign born
18.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
32.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, Texas?
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, Texas has about 18,861 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, Texas earns about $46,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $131,045, and the typical rent is about $1,195 a month.
How educated are people in Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, Texas?
About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, Texas?
About 24.5% of people in Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024