Harris County, Texas
Total Population: 4,758,579
County Seat: Houston
Median Home Value
$255,000
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$73,104
Across all households
Median Age
34.4 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
26.1%
65 Years and Over
11.4%
Male
49.7%
Female
50.3%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
80.9%
No Health Insurance
21.2%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
82.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
33.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
8.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$73,104
Mean Household Income
$108,784
Per Capita Income
$39,978
Unemployment Rate (16+)
6.4%
In Labor Force (19–64)
79.0%
SNAP / Food Stamps
13.2%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$255,000
Median Rent
$1,349/mo
Total Housing Units
1,884,607
Owner-Occupied
54.8%
Renter-Occupied
45.2%
Vacancy Rate
8.3%
Married Couple Households
45.2%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.0%
Male Householder, No Partner
19.4%
Female Householder, No Partner
28.4%
Average Household Size
2.73
Broadband Internet Access
91.0%
Housing Built Since 2010
16.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48201.