Population 12,507 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Trinity-Houston Gardens
Household size in Trinity-Houston Gardens
| Period | Trinity-Houston Gardens | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.87 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Trinity-Houston Gardens average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in the Houston area overall, where it has 2.91 people. Household size has edged down from 2.81 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Trinity-Houston Gardens
| Period | Trinity-Houston Gardens | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.5 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.2 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.1 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.8 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Trinity-Houston Gardens is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.1, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 40.0, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the north.
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 Trinity-Houston Gardens
| Period | Trinity-Houston Gardens | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head 23.2% of households in Trinity-Houston Gardens, well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.2 points, even as the national share fell. Trinity-Houston Gardens has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Houston neighborhoods.
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 Trinity-Houston Gardens
Renters in Trinity-Houston Gardens
| Period | Trinity-Houston Gardens | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.3% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.4% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.0% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.9% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +18.5 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Trinity-Houston Gardens rent: 53.9% 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 eight in ten owners (77.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 18.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Trinity-Houston Gardens
| Period | Trinity-Houston Gardens | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Trinity-Houston Gardens is close to the national rate: 11.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Houston area (8.6%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.7 points, 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 Trinity-Houston Gardens
| Period | Trinity-Houston Gardens | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Trinity-Houston Gardens is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1960, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the southwest. Only two of Houston's 63 neighborhoods 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 Trinity-Houston Gardens
| Period | Trinity-Houston Gardens | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $612 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $706 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $898 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,161 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$549 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Trinity-Houston Gardens pays $1,161 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $549 a month since 2006–10, up 90%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 40.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Trinity-Houston Gardens
Bachelor's degrees in Trinity-Houston Gardens
| Period | Trinity-Houston Gardens | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Trinity-Houston Gardens: 6.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 0.7 points, even as the national share rose. Trinity-Houston Gardens has the lowest share of college graduates of any Houston neighborhood.
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 Trinity-Houston Gardens
| Period | Trinity-Houston Gardens | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.8% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.6% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 66.7% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 70.8% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in Trinity-Houston Gardens never finished high school, well above the national share: only 70.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 7.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Trinity-Houston Gardens has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Houston neighborhoods.
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 Trinity-Houston Gardens
| Period | Trinity-Houston Gardens | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 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 Trinity-Houston Gardens: 16.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only two of Houston's 63 neighborhoods have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Trinity-Houston Gardens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity-Houston Gardens | 2.76 | 36.1 | 23.2% | 53.9% | 11.1% | 1960 | $1,161 | 6.7% | 70.8% | 16.6% |
| Kashmere Gardens | 2.61 | 39.2 | 18.5% | 49.1% | 15.2% | 1960 | $1,030 | 9.0% | 75.8% | 11.4% |
| East Houston | 3.17 | 33.1 | 21.2% | 45.7% | 7.5% | 1973 | $1,343 | 11.8% | 71.6% | 17.1% |
| East Little York-Homestead | 3.16 | 37.3 | 18.0% | 40.4% | 11.6% | 1971 | $1,221 | 11.1% | 71.4% | 13.5% |
| Denver Harbor-Port Houston | 3.00 | 40.8 | 14.7% | 31.3% | 12.2% | 1953 | $1,032 | 7.5% | 59.5% | 19.8% |
| North | 3.11 | 34.4 | 22.4% | 49.1% | 10.9% | 1967 | $1,197 | 11.0% | 59.2% | 6.7% |
| Greater Fifth Ward | 2.63 | 35.7 | 18.9% | 60.5% | 14.3% | 1963 | $1,027 | 12.7% | 73.5% | 13.8% |
| Independence Heights | 2.73 | 34.4 | 26.5% | 50.0% | 14.6% | 1984 | $1,144 | 29.0% | 79.8% | 4.0% |
| Downtown Houston | 1.26 | 36.1 | 1.6% | 93.7% | 21.4% | 1993 | $1,709 | 36.6% | 84.4% | 7.2% |
| Northside Northline | 2.31 | 40.8 | 15.7% | 55.2% | 6.2% | 1990 | $1,035 | 23.8% | 70.6% | 3.7% |
| Downtown Jacinto City | 3.29 | 36.7 | 20.9% | 34.8% | 13.1% | 1962 | $1,385 | 6.2% | 56.0% | 10.4% |
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 Trinity-Houston Gardens. 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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