Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

South Houston, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,033

Median Agei

31.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

92%14,750

White

3.7%594

Black

3%483

Asian

0.9%144

Other

0.3%42

Two or More

0.1%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%501

High School Diploma

24.8%2,309

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%414

Some College (1+ yr)

8.1%752

Associate's Degree

5.4%503

Bachelor's Degree

8.5%795

Master's Degree

0.8%72

Professional Degree

0.8%79

Doctorate

0.1%11

HS or Higher

58.4%

BA or Higher

10.3%

Graduate+

1.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$189,300

Median Renti

$1,212

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.4%2,767

Renter-Occupied

44.6%2,231

Total Units

5,487

Homeownership

55.4%

Vacancy Rate

8.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.4%289

$50K–$100K

11.2%309

$100K–$150K

18.1%501

$150K–$200K

14.8%410

$200K–$300K

30.6%848

$300K–$500K

14%386

$500K–$1M

0.9%24

Rent Distribution

Under $500

111

$500–$750

197

$750–$1,000

261

$1,000–$1,250

616

$1,250–$1,500

428

$1,500–$2,000

383

$2,000+

186

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%38

2010–2019

6.3%347

2000–2009

7.6%419

1990–1999

8.1%443

1980–1989

8%441

1970–1979

16.3%892

1960–1969

25.2%1,382

1950–1959

18.9%1,035

1940–1949

7.3%399

1939 or earlier

1.7%91

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.3%3,064

Electricity

37.2%1,861

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%46

Other

0.5%27

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,497

Mean Household Incomei

$69,130

Per Capita Incomei

$21,830

Poverty Ratei

26.1%

Unemploymenti

8.3%

Labor Forcei

7,292

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.5%474

$10K–$15K

5%252

$15K–$20K

5.4%269

$20K–$25K

4.3%216

$25K–$30K

4.7%237

$30K–$35K

2.5%123

$35K–$40K

7.6%378

$40K–$45K

4.6%229

$45K–$50K

3.6%178

$50K–$60K

8.5%425

$60K–$75K

10%501

$75K–$100K

10.4%520

$100K–$125K

9.2%458

$125K–$150K

8.5%427

$150K–$200K

3.7%185

$200K+

2.5%126

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

199

Residentsi

453

Avg. Tenant Renti

$404/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

35 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers44 homes91% occupied$380/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8155 homes97% occupied$411/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,497/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

79.4%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

17.8%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

2.8%

Who Receives This Housing

79.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90.7% of subsidized households are minority

14.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,32733.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

4,335

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,576

Avg. Commutei

30.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

388(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

71.6%Insured

28.4%Uninsured