Population 10,469 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Greater Fifth Ward
Household size in Greater Fifth Ward
| Period | Greater Fifth Ward | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.03 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.01 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.41 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, Greater Fifth Ward sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the wider Houston area, where it has 2.91 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.03, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Greater Fifth Ward
| Period | Greater Fifth Ward | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.8 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.2 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.7 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.7, Greater Fifth Ward is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. That is in line with the rest of the Houston area. The median age has climbed from 32.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Greater Fifth Ward
| Period | Greater Fifth Ward | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Greater Fifth Ward: 18.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 9.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Greater Fifth Ward
Renters in Greater Fifth Ward
| Period | Greater Fifth Ward | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.0% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.9% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.3% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.5% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Greater Fifth Ward rent: 60.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About seven in ten owners (69.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Greater Fifth Ward
| Period | Greater Fifth Ward | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Greater Fifth Ward: 14.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 6.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Greater Fifth Ward
| Period | Greater Fifth Ward | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Greater Fifth Ward is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north has the oldest housing. Of Houston's 63 neighborhoods, only four have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Greater Fifth Ward
| Period | Greater Fifth Ward | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $573 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $594 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $717 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,027 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$454 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Greater Fifth Ward runs $1,027 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $454 a month from 2006–10, a 79% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Greater Fifth Ward has the lowest rents of any Houston neighborhood.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Greater Fifth Ward
Bachelor's degrees in Greater Fifth Ward
| Period | Greater Fifth Ward | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Greater Fifth Ward: 12.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Greater Fifth Ward
| Period | Greater Fifth Ward | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.4% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 58.2% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 67.6% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.5% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +24.1 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in Greater Fifth Ward never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 24.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Greater Fifth Ward
| Period | Greater Fifth Ward | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Greater Fifth Ward: 13.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only four of Houston's 63 neighborhoods have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Greater Fifth Ward compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Fifth Ward | 2.63 | 35.7 | 18.9% | 60.5% | 14.3% | 1963 | $1,027 | 12.7% | 73.5% | 13.8% |
| Kashmere Gardens | 2.61 | 39.2 | 18.5% | 49.1% | 15.2% | 1960 | $1,030 | 9.0% | 75.8% | 11.4% |
| Denver Harbor-Port Houston | 3.00 | 40.8 | 14.7% | 31.3% | 12.2% | 1953 | $1,032 | 7.5% | 59.5% | 19.8% |
| Downtown Houston | 1.26 | 36.1 | 1.6% | 93.7% | 21.4% | 1993 | $1,709 | 36.6% | 84.4% | 7.2% |
| East End | 2.53 | 37.7 | 13.8% | 52.1% | 13.1% | 1963 | $1,166 | 20.0% | 68.9% | 8.5% |
| Trinity-Houston Gardens | 2.76 | 36.1 | 23.2% | 53.9% | 11.1% | 1960 | $1,161 | 6.7% | 70.8% | 16.6% |
| Fourth Ward | 1.79 | 31.4 | 8.7% | 80.1% | 11.3% | 2003 | $1,856 | 69.9% | 99.3% | 7.8% |
| Midtown | 1.57 | 33.3 | 3.7% | 79.9% | 9.6% | 2004 | $1,912 | 73.4% | 98.9% | 3.1% |
| Washington Avenue-Memorial Park | 1.73 | 32.5 | 2.8% | 76.0% | 10.2% | 2005 | $1,943 | 75.4% | 98.2% | 1.0% |
| North | 3.11 | 34.4 | 22.4% | 49.1% | 10.9% | 1967 | $1,197 | 11.0% | 59.2% | 6.7% |
| Rice Military | 1.79 | 34.9 | 4.5% | 55.9% | 7.8% | 2009 | $2,176 | 79.9% | 98.8% | 1.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Deerwood, Jacksonville, FL · East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA · Dock Square, Boston, MA · Dilworth, Charlotte, NC · Turn of River, Stamford, CT · Eastmoor, Columbus, OH · Midway, St. Paul, MN · Forest Glen, Chicago, IL · Eastside Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA · Flatbush-Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Greater Fifth Ward. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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