Census-designated place · Texas
Channelview, Texas
Channelview, census-designated place, in Harris County, Texas. Channelview had 43,605 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±4,250). GEOID 4814236.
Residents, 2020-2024
43,605
±4,250 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 45,688
Median household income
$64,422
±$6,665 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$195,900
±$11,319 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,279
±$137 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Channelview and what county is it in?
Channelview is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Harris County, Texas. It covers 14.4 square miles of land, 3,171 residents per square mile in 2020.
Channelview is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Channelview, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Channelview's population at 43,605 (±4,250). The 2020 Census counted 45,688 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Channelview is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Channelview | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 43,605 ±4,250 | 4,838,303 | no clear change |
| Households | 12,626 ±782 | 1,757,164 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.45 ±0.21 | 2.73 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,788 ±807 | 1,917,790 | +919 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Channelview?
The median resident of Channelview is 30.9 years old; 32.7% are under 18 and 9.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 70.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.1%. 32.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Channelview | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.9 ±2.7 | 34.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 32.7% ±2.8 pts | 25.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.8% ±1.5 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Male | 52.5% ±2.1 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 70.6% ±5.7 pts | 44.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 12.0% ±3.2 pts | 26.6% | −4.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.1% ±3.7 pts | 18.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±1.7 pts | 7.3% | +2.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 32.3% ±3.7 pts | 26.8% | +5.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 61.9% ±6.4 pts | 45.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.3% ±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 11.0% ±2.0 pts | 11.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 26.7% ±4.0 pts | 20.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 71.3% ±3.5 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.2% ±3.1 pts | 34.2% | +6.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3% ±2.0 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.7% ±2.9 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Channelview earn?
Half of Channelview's 12,626 households earn less than $64,422 a year (±$6,665), against $74,983 in Harris County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $78,249 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $13,827 after inflation. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Channelview | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,422 ±$6,665 | $74,983 | −$13,827 |
| Mean household income | $84,811 ±$7,699 | $111,429 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,193 ±$2,716 | $41,006 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.3% ±6.8 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.3% ±11.6 pts | 23.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.9% ±4.9 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% ±1.4 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.6% ±2.8 pts | 92.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Channelview?
Owners occupy 72.2% of Channelview's occupied homes and renters 27.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $195,900 by its owner (±$11,319). The median renter pays $1,279 a month including utilities, and 42.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Channelview | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $195,900 ±$11,319 | $276,600 | +$42,186 |
| Median gross rent | $1,279 ±$137 | $1,401 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.1% ±10.3 pts | 44.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,678 ±$64 | $2,155 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.2% ±4.8 pts | 54.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.8% ±4.8 pts | 45.3% | – |
| Housing units | 13,788 ±807 | 1,917,790 | +919 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.7% ±5.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.2% ±4.0 pts | 56.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.2% ±3.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.2% ±3.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% ±1.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Channelview work and get to work?
81.2% of Channelview's workers drive alone and 6.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.9%.
| Measure | Channelview | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.4% ±2.7 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% ±2.1 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.2% ±3.7 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±2.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.7% ±2.7 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.0 min ±1.6 | 29.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Channelview?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Channelview, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $41,075 (Tract 2526.01) to $114,609 (Tract 2523.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2523.06Harris County | 10,710 | $61,250 |
| Tract 2523.05Harris County | 6,067 | $114,609 |
| Tract 2523.03Harris County | 5,424 | $102,449 |
| Tract 2524Harris County | 6,395 | $52,736 |
| Tract 2526.01Harris County | 3,589 | $41,075 |
| Tract 2523.04Harris County | 4,171 | $68,632 |
| Tract 2526.02Harris County | 3,860 | $47,609 |
| Tract 2525Harris County | 4,545 | $47,298 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Channelview) · Census block assignment files
How does Channelview compare with other places in Texas?
Channelview ranks 516th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 85th | 979 |
| Residents per square mile | 82nd | 979 |
| Median household income | 516th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 735th | 978 |
| Median home value | 494th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 322nd | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 227th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 637th | 877 |
| Median age | 844th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 471st | 973 |
| Work from home | 447th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 277th | 976 |
Channelview's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Channelview?
10 of the 57 figures for Channelview on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Channelview are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.