NEIGHBORHOOD
Woodlake - Briarmeadow
Texas · Houston · 56,766 residents · 5.11 sq mi
The short version
Woodlake - Briarmeadow is home to 56,766 people in Houston. Owners hold 19% of the housing stock. 44% of residents were born outside the United States. This skews young, with a median age of 31.7. There are 11,118 people per square mile. The poverty rate is 23.7%, above the 12.5% national rate. These figures are approximated by combining the 18 census tracts that make up Woodlake - Briarmeadow; 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 31.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
56,766
Population density
11,118 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.11 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,772
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$36,180
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
Other services8.5%
Finance & insurance7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
Public administration6.2%
Retail trade5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Manufacturing0.9%
Education & health services0.6%
Construction0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$293,252
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,334
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.4%
80.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.27 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
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-Hispanic21.4%(12,161)
Black20.5%(11,621)
Hispanic / Latino43.9%(24,942)
Asian10.5%(5,974)
Other3.6%(2,068)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(12,161)
Black20.5%(11,621)
Hispanic / Latino43.9%(24,942)
Asian10.5%(5,974)
Other3.6%(2,068)
Diversity Score
88
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Foreign born
43.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
31.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Woodlake - Briarmeadow, Houston, Texas?
Woodlake - Briarmeadow, Houston, Texas has about 56,766 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Woodlake - Briarmeadow, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Woodlake - Briarmeadow, Houston, Texas earns about $54,772 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Woodlake - Briarmeadow, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Woodlake - Briarmeadow, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $293,252, and the typical rent is about $1,334 a month.
How educated are people in Woodlake - Briarmeadow, Houston, Texas?
About 38.7% of adults age 25 and over in Woodlake - Briarmeadow, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Woodlake - Briarmeadow, Houston, Texas?
About 23.7% of people in Woodlake - Briarmeadow, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024