NEIGHBORHOOD
Willowbrook
Texas · Houston · 10,519 residents · 2.892 sq mi
The short version
Willowbrook has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,778. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $233,511. At a median age of 25.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Willowbrook; 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 25.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
10,519
Population density
3,637 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
25.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,778
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,242
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.3%
Information11.5%
Retail trade7.7%
Other services6.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
Public administration3.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$233,511
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,435
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.2%
64.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(752)
Black34.7%(3,652)
Hispanic / Latino33.9%(3,569)
Asian21.2%(2,226)
Other3%(320)
Diversity Score89.2%(9,382)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(752)
Black34.7%(3,652)
Hispanic / Latino33.9%(3,569)
Asian21.2%(2,226)
Other3%(320)
Diversity Score89.2%(9,382)
Diversity Score
89
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Foreign born
26.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Willowbrook, Houston, Texas?
Willowbrook, Houston, Texas has about 10,519 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Willowbrook, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Willowbrook, Houston, Texas earns about $58,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Willowbrook, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Willowbrook, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $233,511, and the typical rent is about $1,435 a month.
How educated are people in Willowbrook, Houston, Texas?
About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in Willowbrook, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Willowbrook, Houston, Texas?
About 26.3% of people in Willowbrook, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024