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Harris County, Texas

U.S. County
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.

Demographics

4,697,957 Population
1,706.98 Square Miles
2,752.2 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
33.9 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
26.71%
18 to 34
24.94%
35 to 64
37.73%
65 and Over
10.63%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
49.84%
Female
50.16%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
26.17%
Native
73.83%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
29.44%
2000 to 2009
25.38%
1990 to 1999
21.6%
Before 1990
23.59%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
18.13%
High School Grad or Higher
81.87%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.53%
School Dropout Rate
In School
95.17%
Dropped Out
4.83%
*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
55.33%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$35,103
Median Household Income
$65,788
Gini Index
0.5
Unemployment Rate
Employed
93.52%
Unemployed
6.48%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
15.62%
Population Under 18
Poverty
22.72%
Non-poverty
77.28%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
11.98%
Non-poverty
88.02%

Transportation to Work

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

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
21.11%
With Health Insurance Coverage
78.89%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.81
Number of Households
1,658,503
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
50.46%
Married
49.54%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
39.18%
Now Married
50.88%
Widowed
1.9%
Divorced
8.03%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
34.12%
Now Married
48.23%
Widowed
6.51%
Divorced
11.13%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.88%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
1,821,640
Occupancy Status
Occupied
91.04%
Vacant
8.96%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
54.91%
Renter Occupied
45.09%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
45.9%
For Sale
8.29%
Other
45.81%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1986
Types of Structures
Single Unit
61.14%
Multi Unit
36.17%
Mobile Home
2.62%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.08%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
58.82%
Without Mortgage
41.18%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$201,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,164
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
15.08%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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