Harris County, Texas

Total Population: 4,758,579

County Seat: Houston

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino43.4%
White (Non-Hispanic)27.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)18.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)7.1%
Two or More Races2.8%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

33.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.