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Harris County, Texas

U.S. County
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

5,009,302 Population
1,707.29 Square Miles
2,934.07 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
34.8 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
25.41%
18 to 34
24.96%
35 to 64
37.35%
65 and Over
12.29%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
49.64%
Female
50.36%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
28.38%
Native
71.62%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
45.03%
2000 to 2009
21.01%
1990 to 1999
15.74%
Before 1990
18.21%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
16.99%
High School Grad or Higher
83.01%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.74%
School Dropout Rate
In School
95.22%
Dropped Out
4.78%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
54.16%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$40,804
Median Household Income
$74,629
Gini Index
0.51
Unemployment Rate
Employed
93.75%
Unemployed
6.25%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
16.79%
Population Under 18
Poverty
24%
Non-poverty
76%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
14.78%
Non-poverty
85.22%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
30 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
20.83%
With Health Insurance Coverage
79.17%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.75
Number of Households
1,801,856
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
52.33%
Married
47.67%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
41.96%
Now Married
48.91%
Widowed
2.02%
Divorced
7.11%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
36.81%
Now Married
46.45%
Widowed
6.52%
Divorced
10.23%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.85%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
1,983,863
Occupancy Status
Occupied
90.83%
Vacant
9.17%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
53.79%
Renter Occupied
46.21%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
55.78%
For Sale
7.58%
Other
36.64%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1991
Types of Structures
Single Unit
59.31%
Multi Unit
38.27%
Mobile Home
2.37%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.04%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
56.52%
Without Mortgage
43.48%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$301,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,444
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
14.74%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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