Demographics & People — South Houston, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,017 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~16,100 |
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| Median Age | 31.2 |
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| Total Households | 5,020 |
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| Family Households | 3,812 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.19 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,853 |
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| Black or African American | 365 |
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| Asian | 252 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 14,624 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 14,931 |
| Other groups | 13,885 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 13,600 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,680 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 581 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 311 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 287 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 255 |
| Hispanic: Cuban | 233 |
| Hispanic: Honduran | 188 |
Language
| English Only | 3,921 |
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| Spanish | 10,834 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,910 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 325 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,728 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for South Houston, Texas.
