What this is
Get the facts about Third Ward's housing, jobs, schools, and health services to help advocate for positive change in your neighborhood.
Third Ward residents have built something powerful over decades of organizing around housing, schools, and community development. New neighborhood data shows both the community's civic strength and the economic gaps that still need attention.
Understanding Houston tracks dozens of indicators across Houston neighborhoods. The latest report uses data from Understanding Houston, Harris County, and the US Census Bureau. The numbers reveal patterns that residents already know from daily life.
The data shows Third Ward has what researchers call "a rich civic tradition." People here know how to organize and get results. That experience helps the neighborhood tackle current challenges. The same data also shows "persistent economic inequality." Household incomes, homeownership rates, and business ownership numbers reflect barriers that many families face every day.
Community members can get copies of the full data report by calling the CDC office or visiting during regular business hours. The report helps residents and organizers understand what the numbers mean for our neighborhood's future.
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These aren't just statistics. The numbers represent real decisions people make about where to shop, whether kids can walk safely to school, and how families build wealth over time. Third Ward Community Development Corporation uses this data to guide their work with residents. The numbers help identify which programs are working and where new approaches might help.
Key details
- Food insecurity: 1 in 3 residents
- Median income: $31,200
- Renter-occupied: 42% of households
- Local voter turnout: 24%
About Third Ward Community Development Corporation
We are building economic power and civic infrastructure in Third Ward — one of Houston's historic African American communities. From affordable housing development to civic engagement programming, we are committed to ens…
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- Neighborhood
- In Third Ward
- District
- Texas House · District 147
- Phone
- 713-528-1015
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Why it matters
Real data helps Third Ward residents make better decisions about their neighborhood's future and advocate for the services and changes their community needs.
How to dig in
- 1Start with the snapshot above to know what this is in a glance.
- 2Read through to understand how it connects to the bigger picture.
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