Trinity - Houston Gardens is a neighborhood of 18,861 people in Houston. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 8% of adults. The typical home is worth $131,045. 51% of homes are owner-occupied. 24.5% of locals live below the federal poverty line. Households here earn about 28% less than in Houston as a whole. 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
Land area
6.86 sq mi
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%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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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%
Persons per household
2.92 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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-Hispanic1.5%(278)
Black52.8%(9,953)
Hispanic / Latino44.7%(8,424)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other1%(194)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(278)
Black52.8%(9,953)
Hispanic / Latino44.7%(8,424)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other1%(194)
Diversity Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.