Houston, TX Demographics
What is the population of Houston?
There are 2,296,253 residents in Houston, with a median age of 33.9. Of this, 49.74% are males and 50.26% are females. US-born citizens make up 69.49% of the resident pool in Houston, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.23%. Additionally, 19.28% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 1,879,490 people in Houston currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 2,296,253 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 1,142,243 | 0.0% |
| Female Population | 1,154,010 | 0.2% |
Male Population 49.74%
Female Population 50.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.9 | 0.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 1,595,673 | -0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 257,861 | 2.1% |
| Not Citizen | 442,719 | -0.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 69.49%
Citizen not U.S. Born 11.23%
Not Citizen 19.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 27,952 | 6.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 269,452 | -4.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 51,282 | -2.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 38,416 | 8.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 1,879,490 | 0.8% |
Moved from Abroad 1.23%
Moved from Same County 11.89%
Moved from Same State 2.26%
Moved from Different State 1.69%
Same House as Last Year 82.92%
What are the employment statistics in Houston?
White-collar workers make up 75.38% of the working population in Houston, while blue-collar employees account for 24.62%. There are also 113,894 entrepreneurs in Houston (10.09% of the workforce); 831,315 workers employed in private companies (73.66%); and 111,621 people working in governmental institutions (9.89%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 850,835 | 1.1% |
| Blue Collar | 277,822 | 0.9% |
White Collar 75.38%
Blue Collar 24.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 113,894 | 0.0% |
| Private Companies | 831,315 | 1.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 111,621 | 0.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 71,827 | 3.6% |
Self Employees 10.09%
Private Companies 73.66%
Governmental Workers 9.89%
Not for Profit Companies 6.36%
How many households are there in Houston?
There are a total of 897,510 households in Houston, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 59.16% of these Houston households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.84%. Additionally, 30.96% of households have children and 69.04% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 897,510 | 2.1% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 530,928 | 0.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 366,582 | 4.0% |
Family Households 59.16%
Non-Family Households 40.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 277,849 | -0.3% |
| Households without Children | 619,661 | 3.2% |
Households with Children 30.96%
Households without Children 69.04%
What are the median and average incomes in Houston?
The average annual household income in Houston is $97,458, while the median household income sits at $60,440 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $64,494, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $68,709. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $35,703 and $48,194, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $97,458 | 7.7% |
| Median Household Income | $60,440 | 7.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,797,276 | 0.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Houston?
There are 1,006,392 housing units in Houston, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1980. Of the 897,510 occupied housing units in Houston, 41.96% are owner-occupied, while 58.04% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 52.71% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $281,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,240 per month in Houston.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,006,392 | 1.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1980 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 41,952 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 40,580 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 96,775 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 125,932 | -1.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 195,811 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 142,020 | -1.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 96,454 | -0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 129,870 | 3.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 130,427 | 12.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 6,571 | 216.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 897,510 | 2.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 376,562 | 0.9% |
| Renter Occupied | $520,948 | 3.0% |
Owner Occupied 41.96%
Renter Occupied 58.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 198,479 | 0.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 178,083 | 1.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $281,100 | 16.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $191,600 | 16.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,240 | 8.7% |
With Mortgage 52.71%
Without Mortgage 47.29%
What is the level of education in Houston?
Approximately 31.57% of the population in Houston holds a high school degree (that's 551,441 residents), while 18.76% have attained a college certificate (343,567 locals) and 19.81% have a bachelor's degree (346,004 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 202,519 | 3.4% |
| Some High School | 551,441 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 343,567 | -1.5% |
| Associate Degree | 100,416 | 0.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 346,004 | 1.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 218,366 | 2.9% |
No High School 11.6%
Some High School 31.57%
Some College 18.76%
Associate Degree 5.75%
Bachelor's Degree 19.81%
Graduate Degree 12.5%
What is the marital status of Houston residents?
A total of 774,130 people in Houston have never been married (which represents 42.15% of the total population), while 797,732 of them are wedded (43.43%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 52,678 (2.87%) and 182,650 (9.94%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 774,130 | 3.5% |
| Married | 797,732 | -0.7% |
| Separated | 52,678 | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 82,117 | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 182,650 | 182,650.0% |
Never Married 42.15%
Married 43.43%
Separated 2.87%
Widowed 4.47%
Divorced 9.94%
What are the most common means of transportation in Houston?
The top three means of transportation people in Houston use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 902,593 residents commute by car, 34,221 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 20,591 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 902,593 | -1.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 34,221 | -6.7% |
| Subway or Elevated | 632 | N/A |
| Railroad | 308 | -82.6% |
| Ferryboat | 74 | 60.9% |
| Bicycle | 5,218 | 6.8% |
| Motorcycle | 1,032 | -11.0% |
| TaxiCab | 2,428 | 20.4% |
| Walk | 20,591 | -2.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Houston by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77002 | 18,800 | 6,436 | $78,292.00 | $110,669.00 |
| 77003 | 10,169 | 5,354 | $87,618.00 | $106,225.00 |
| 77004 | 35,506 | 15,465 | $68,141.00 | $100,659.00 |
| 77005 | 28,470 | 9,955 | $213,059.00 | $320,218.00 |
| 77006 | 24,006 | 13,902 | $104,375.00 | $157,088.00 |
| 77007 | 42,881 | 22,436 | $140,536.00 | $186,467.00 |
| 77008 | 38,496 | 18,349 | $140,609.00 | $205,291.00 |
| 77009 | 36,872 | 15,088 | $77,817.00 | $134,710.00 |
| 77010 | 837 | 529 | $221,776.00 | $303,006.00 |
| 77011 | 16,685 | 6,178 | $44,412.00 | $58,783.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.