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South Houston

County:
Harris County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.046
State:
Texas

South Houston is a city located in Harris County, Texas. South Houston has a 2025 population of 16,143 . South Houston is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,155 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. For every 100 females there are 91.6 males.

16.1K
Total Population
5,299
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.02%
Growth

South Houston Population

South Houston Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of South Houston includes 36.54% White, 12.07% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Two or more races (46.79%)

White (36.54%)

Other race (12.07%)

Black or African American (2.28%)

Asian (1.57%)

Native American (0.74%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races7,49546.79%
White5,85336.54%
Other race1,93312.07%
Black or African American3652.28%
Asian2521.57%
Native American1190.74%

South Houston Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South Houston's average per capita income is $37,375. Household income levels show a median of $52,611. The poverty rate stands at 23.51%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$84,360-
Families$60,833$74,902
Households$52,611$67,226
Non Families$29,052$35,190

$37,375

Average Income

$52,611

Median Household Income

23.51%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)