Population 2,353 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Stilson
Household size in Stilson
| Period | Stilson | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.00 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.13 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.31 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.90 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Stilson average 2.90 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. That is in line with the rest of the Houston area. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.00, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Stilson
| Period | Stilson | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Stilson are younger than 40.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Houston area as a whole, where the median age is 36.4.
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 Stilson
| Period | Stilson | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Stilson (12.3%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the Houston area as a whole (13.5%).
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 Stilson
Renters in Stilson
| Period | Stilson | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Stilson is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 51.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Stilson
| Period | Stilson | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Stilson: 18.5% 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.
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 Stilson
| Period | Stilson | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Stilson has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally.
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 Stilson
| Period | Stilson | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $709 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $733 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,082 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,141 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$432 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Stilson costs $1,141 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 31.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Stilson
Bachelor's degrees in Stilson
| Period | Stilson | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Stilson: 13.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Stilson
| Period | Stilson | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.7% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.7% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.9% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.8% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Stilson never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% 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 Stilson
| Period | Stilson | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Stilson: 9.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Stilson compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stilson | 2.90 | 40.7 | 12.3% | 16.5% | 18.5% | 1999 | $1,141 | 13.2% | 82.8% | 9.8% |
| Dayton | 3.14 | 36.1 | 11.4% | 18.9% | 10.3% | 2002 | $1,082 | 14.3% | 82.4% | 9.3% |
| Eastgate | 2.89 | 35.2 | 12.1% | 14.2% | 14.0% | 2001 | $1,036 | 10.0% | 78.6% | 11.5% |
| Crosby | 3.11 | 35.4 | 12.0% | 14.4% | 10.8% | 1996 | $1,550 | 18.6% | 88.1% | 6.4% |
| South Liberty | 2.97 | 42.6 | 13.1% | 26.7% | 10.6% | 2001 | $1,089 | 13.0% | 75.4% | 10.0% |
| Huffman | 3.15 | 37.7 | 19.3% | 19.5% | 11.9% | 1996 | $1,723 | 27.0% | 89.2% | 6.5% |
| Barrett | 2.80 | 27.9 | 18.5% | 15.4% | 10.2% | 1981 | $1,189 | 18.9% | 82.3% | 10.5% |
| Old River-Winfree | 3.65 | 31.4 | 11.7% | 15.5% | 6.4% | 1995 | $1,468 | 15.7% | 84.9% | 6.5% |
| Moss Bluff | 3.63 | 35.6 | 10.0% | 20.6% | 27.3% | 1995 | $1,106 | 34.7% | 84.1% | 10.4% |
| Liberty | 2.92 | 35.8 | 11.6% | 27.4% | 18.0% | 1982 | $1,012 | 13.2% | 72.2% | 3.9% |
| Highlands | 2.81 | 38.2 | 13.2% | 26.2% | 15.9% | 1986 | $1,282 | 13.7% | 81.2% | 9.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Stilson. 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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