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Harris County

Texas · 4,731,145 residents · 1,707.017 sq mi
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Harris County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,022. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $189,400. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,731,145
+39%since 2000
from 3,400,578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,772 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 1,992 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
+10%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2.6M3.2M3.8M4.4M5.0M1990201020202024Harris County
20244.8M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,022
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,598 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,459
+56%since 2000
from $21,435 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,115
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
46.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+52%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Harris County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(1,432,264)
Black18.2%(619,694)
Hispanic / Latino32.9%(1,119,751)
Asian5.1%(173,026)
Other0%
Diversity Score83.4%(2,837,578)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.7%(1,309,593)
Black18.7%(885,517)
Hispanic / Latino43%(2,034,709)
Asian7.3%(344,762)
Other2.4%(115,381)
Diversity Score86.5%(4,093,328)
Segregation Score51.1%(2,415,731)
Diversity Score
87
+4%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
51
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.4%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
26.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.4%
−53.4 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Harris County to nearby counties

HARRIS COUNTY VS
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Income$97,701+55%
Home value$346,200+83%
Population781,194−85%
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HARRIS COUNTY VS
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Income$114,041+81%
Home value$374,500+98%
Population975,191−81%
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HARRIS COUNTY VS
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Income$80,397+28%
Home value$318,700+68%
Population69,858−99%
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HARRIS COUNTY VS
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Income$68,703+9%
Home value$181,700−4%
Population121,364−98%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harris County, Texas?

Harris County, Texas has about 4,731,145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harris County, Texas?

The typical household in Harris County, Texas earns about $63,022 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harris County, Texas expensive?

In Harris County, Texas, the median home is worth about $189,400, and the typical rent is about $1,115 a month.

How educated are people in Harris County, Texas?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Harris County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harris County, Texas?

About 15.6% of people in Harris County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harris County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Harris County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,912,946 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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