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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 2026 population of 16,141. South Houston is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -0.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,155 in 2020.

The median household income in South Houston is $53,497 with a poverty rate of 26.08%. The median age in South Houston is 31.2 years: 33.4 years for males, and 30.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.3 males.

16.1K
Total Population
5,299
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.01%
Growth

South Houston Population

South Houston Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202616,141-2-0.01%
202516,143-3-0.02%
202416,1461150.72%
202316,031780.49%
202215,953560.35%
202115,897-265-1.64%
202016,155-1,270-7.29%
201917,425-113-0.64%
201817,538-52-0.3%
201717,590-49-0.28%
201617,639-18-0.1%
201517,657400.23%
201417,6171050.6%
201317,5121180.68%
201217,3942191.28%
201117,1751630.96%
201017,012290.17%
200015,8331,62611.45%
199014,2079146.88%
198013,2931,76615.32%
197011,5274,00453.22%
19607,5233,39782.33%
19504,12600%

Median Age

Overall: 31.2 years
Female: 30.4 years
Male: 33.4 years

South Houston Adults

There are 11,055 adults, (1,825 of whom are seniors) in South Houston.

Sex Ratio

Female: 8,250 (51.5%)
Male: 7,783 (48.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of South Houston includes 17.41% White, 15.33% other race, 3.1% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races9,94762.04%
White2,79117.41%
Other race2,45815.33%
Black or African American4973.1%
Native American1961.22%
Asian1440.9%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races9,92761.92%
Other race2,41615.07%
White2,19713.7%
Native American1961.22%
Black or African American140.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5943.7%
Black or African American4833.01%
Asian1440.9%
Other race420.26%
Two or more races200.12%

South Houston Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

South Houston 's average per capita income is $39,359. Household income levels show a median of $53,497. The poverty rate stands at 26.08%.

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$78,190-
Families$60,488$74,955
Households$53,497$69,130
Non Families$32,614$39,122

$39,359

Average Income

$53,497

Median Household Income

26.08%

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)