Class & Economic Bridging
Class & Economic Bridging
Rich and poor live 10 minutes apart in Houston. The programs and conversations that bridge the economic divide.
Organizations
267
The journeyLearn → Engage → Connect → Act
Choose a starting point
Start with the story
See what's happening, who's working on it, and why neighbors are paying attention.
Find one way in
Pick something real: show up, join in, call your rep, or connect with a group already moving.
Look around your neighborhood
Across Houston — from your block to the whole city. Find nearby places, resources, events, and neighbors building community close to home.
By the numbers
Population: 4,726,177
Total population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)
629,798 with bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree holders
Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)
258,583 with master's degree
Master's degree holders
Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)
2,175,176 White residents
White population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)
893,393 Black residents
Black or African American population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)
2,076,103 Hispanic/Latino residents
Hispanic or Latino population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)