Statistic West Houston Houston Texas
Population 139,738 2,313,238 28,995,881
Population density (sq mi) 3,625 3,612 113
Median age 37.4 33.3 34.2
Male/Female ratio 0.9:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 47% 56%
Families w/ Kids under 18 48% 47% 48%
Speak English n/a 52% 65%
Speak Spanish n/a 38% 30%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in West Houston is equal to Houston
  • The median age in West Houston is 12% higher than Houston
  • In West Houston 62.43% of the population is White
  • In West Houston 19.88% of the population is Black
  • In West Houston 12.23% of the population is Asian

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      West Houston racial demographics

      Race West Houston Houston Texas
      White 62.43% 51.54% 74.84%
      Black 19.88% 22.83% 11.95%
      Asian 12.23% 6.87% 4.36%
      American Indian 0.29% 0.35% 0.48%
      Native Hawaiian 0.07% 0.05% 0.08%
      Mixed race 2.70% 7.02% 2.50%
      Other race 2.41% 11.35% 5.79%
      In West Houston, 44.5% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The West Houston, Houston, TX demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).