South Houston is a city located in Harris County Texas. South Houston has a 2024 population of 15,694. South Houston is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -2.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,149 in 2020.
The average household income in South Houston is $67,226 with a poverty rate of 23.51%. The median age in South Houston is 30.4 years: 32.6 years for males, and 28.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Houston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 7,495 | 46.79% |
| White | 5,853 | 36.54% |
| Other race | 1,933 | 12.07% |
| Black or African American | 365 | 2.28% |
| Asian | 252 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 119 | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,020 | 3.19 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Married | 2,244 | 4.06 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Non Family | 1,208 | 1.09 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Female | 1,004 | 3.97 | 27.9 | 72.1 |
| Male | 564 | 2.82 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
3.74
Average Family Size
3.19
Average Household Size
54.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,459 | 16.54% |
| Associates Degree | 463 | 5.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 710 | 8.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 101 | 1.15% |
| High School Graduate | 2,853 | 32.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,091 | 23.71% |
| Some College | 1,142 | 12.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,861 | 4,467 | 632 |
| 2+ Races | 4,066 | 2,379 | 290 |
| Other Race | 1,346 | 775 | 153 |
| White | 640 | 563 | 89 |
| Asian | 202 | 123 | 72 |
| Black | 115 | 115 | 17 |
| Native American | 37 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,600 | $96,827 | $36,092 |
| Graduate Degree | $13,000 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,807 | $53,158 | $34,132 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,990 | $40,632 | $16,713 |
| Overall | $37,375 | $47,393 | $29,626 |
| Some College | $40,107 | $60,343 | $34,201 |
$37,375
Average Earnings
$47,393
Average Male
$29,626
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
26.3% of South Houston residents speak only English, while 73.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 72.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,617 | 3,551 | 24.29% |
| Multiple | 7,493 | 1,312 | 17.51% |
| Other | 1,933 | 433 | 22.4% |
| Black | 365 | 159 | 43.56% |
| Native | 114 | 81 | 71.05% |
| White | 722 | 54 | 7.48% |
23.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.52%
Male Poverty Rate
24.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Houston is Native, with 71.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Houston is White, with 7.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.23% |
| High School | 19.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.98% |
| Some College | 7.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.57% |
| Male Employed | 13.32% |
| Female Employed | 11.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,833 | $74,902 |
| Households | $52,611 | $67,226 |
| Married Families | $84,360 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,052 | $35,190 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
295
Number of Veterans
290
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 107 |
| First Gulf War | 89 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 107 |
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 75+ | 70 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 215 | 2.22% |
| Other Race | 124 | 7.89% |
| White | 111 | 3% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 1.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.71%
Born in South Houston
68.67%
Native Born
31.33%
Foreign Born
21.15%
Non Citizen
10.18%
Naturalized
68.67% of South Houston residents were born in the United States, with 60.71% having been born in Texas. 21.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,126 | -113 | -0.74% |
| 2028 | 15,239 | -114 | -0.74% |
| 2027 | 15,353 | -114 | -0.74% |
| 2026 | 15,467 | -113 | -0.73% |
| 2025 | 15,580 | -114 | -0.73% |
| 2024 | 15,694 | -114 | -0.72% |
| 2023 | 15,808 | -56 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 15,864 | -27 | -0.17% |
| 2021 | 15,891 | -258 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 16,149 | -1,276 | -7.32% |
| 2019 | 17,425 | -113 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 17,538 | -52 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 17,590 | -49 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 17,639 | -18 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 17,657 | 40 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 17,617 | 105 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 17,512 | 118 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 17,394 | 219 | 1.28% |
| 2011 | 17,175 | 163 | 0.96% |
| 2010 | 17,012 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,833 | 1,626 | 11.45% |
| 1990 | 14,207 | 914 | 6.88% |
| 1980 | 13,293 | 1,766 | 15.32% |
| 1970 | 11,527 | 4,004 | 53.22% |
| 1960 | 7,523 | 3,397 | 82.33% |
| 1950 | 4,126 | -11,000 | -72.72% |