South Houston, TX Demographics
A map of South Houston's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 14,451 | 89.5% |
White | 1,128 | 7.0% |
Black | 330 | 2.0% |
Asian | 99 | 0.6% |
Multiracial | 93 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 52 | 0.3% |
South Houston, Texas had a population of 16,153 in 2020. It was 7.0% White, 2.0% Black, 0.6% Asian, 89.5% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Houston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,860 places in Texas, South Houston is the 188th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
South Houston's White Population
1,128 residents of South Houston identify as White, or 7.0%. This makes the White share of the population of South Houston considerably less than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, South Houston is ranked #1562 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
South Houston is less White than neighboring Pasadena (24.6% White), Galena Park (8% White), Jacinto City (8.5% White), Brookside Village (39.6% White), and Deer Park (55.8% White).
South Houston's Black Population
330 residents of South Houston identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Houston slightly less than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, South Houston is ranked #784 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
South Houston is less Black than neighboring Pasadena (3.3% Black), Galena Park (5.8% Black), Jacinto City (3.2% Black), Brookside Village (6.5% Black), and Deer Park (2.2% Black).
South Houston's Asian Population
99 residents of South Houston identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Houston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, South Houston is ranked #666 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
South Houston is more Asian than neighboring Galena Park (0.1% Asian), and Jacinto City (0.2% Asian). South Houston is less Asian than neighboring Pasadena (2.2% Asian), Brookside Village (1.7% Asian), and Deer Park (1.3% Asian).
South Houston's Hispanic Population
14,451 residents of South Houston identify as Hispanic, or 89.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Houston considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, South Houston is ranked #309 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
South Houston is more Hispanic than neighboring Pasadena (67.8% Hispanic), Galena Park (85.1% Hispanic), Jacinto City (86.9% Hispanic), Brookside Village (49.1% Hispanic), and Deer Park (36.9% Hispanic).
South Houston's Native American/Other Population
52 residents of South Houston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South Houston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, South Houston is ranked #1283 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
South Houston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pasadena (0.5% Native American/Other), Galena Park (0.4% Native American/Other), Brookside Village (0.5% Native American/Other), and Deer Park (0.8% Native American/Other).
South Houston's Multiracial Population
93 residents of South Houston identify as Multiracial, or 0.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Houston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, South Houston is ranked #1525 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
South Houston is less Multiracial than neighboring Pasadena (1.6% Multiracial), Galena Park (0.7% Multiracial), Jacinto City (0.9% Multiracial), Brookside Village (2.7% Multiracial), and Deer Park (3.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.