Economic and social indicators for the intervention community and the city of Houston from the 1990 census
| Third ward (intervention zip code) | City of Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 29940 | 1654348 |
| Median household income | $11800 | $26621 |
| Proportion below federal poverty level | 41% | 17% |
| Proportion of children who live in poverty | 61% | 30% |
| Proportion of high school dropouts | 61% | 17% |