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 15,580. South Houston is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -3.52% 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.

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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Two or more races

White

Other race

Black or African American

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

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%

South Houston Marital Status

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