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1,613
TOTAL POPULATION
908
MALE POPULATION
705
FEMALE POPULATION
128.79
MALES / 100 FEMALES
77.64
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,792
PER CAPITA INCOME
$75,096
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,750
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,397
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
796
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
12.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Houston Zip Codes

Houston Area Codes

Race in Houston

The most populous races in Houston are White / Caucasian (1,334 | 82.7%), Two or more Races (173 | 10.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (65 | 4.0%).
Race in Houston
Race# Population% Population
Asian171.1%
Black / African American221.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific30.2%
Hispanic or Latino654.0%
Native / Alaskan644.0%
White / Caucasian1,33482.7%
Two or more Races17310.7%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,613100.0%

Ancestry in Houston

The most populous ancestries reported in Houston are German (344 | 21.3%), Irish (240 | 14.9%), English (123 | 7.6%), Alaska Native (85 | 5.3%), and Scottish (79 | 4.9%), together accounting for 54.0% of all Houston residents.
Ancestry in Houston
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaska Native855.3%
Alaskan Athabascan80.5%
Aleut130.8%
American311.9%
Apache40.3%
Armenian80.5%
Bhutanese60.4%
Blackfeet161.0%
British140.9%
Bulgarian80.5%
Canadian271.7%
Cherokee181.1%
Choctaw50.3%
Colombian40.3%
Creek100.6%
Czech70.4%
Danish30.2%
Dutch241.5%
English1237.6%
European90.6%
French613.8%
French Canadian90.6%
German34421.3%
Indian (Asian)90.6%
Inupiat261.6%
Irish24014.9%
Italian342.1%
Jamaican80.5%
Korean130.8%
Malaysian30.2%
Mexican392.4%
Native Hawaiian30.2%
Norwegian503.1%
Polish191.2%
Portuguese50.3%
Puerto Rican50.3%
Russian10.1%
Scotch-Irish191.2%
Scottish794.9%
Serbian60.4%
Slavic20.1%
Slovak70.4%
South American40.3%
Spaniard130.8%
Sri Lankan20.1%
Swedish442.7%
Ukrainian40.3%
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Immigrants in Houston

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Houston came from Europe (29 | 1.8%), Eastern Europe (14 | 0.9%), Asia (12 | 0.7%), Western Europe (12 | 0.7%), and South Eastern Asia (9 | 0.6%), together accounting for 4.7% of all Houston residents.
Immigrants in Houston
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia120.7%
Bulgaria80.5%
Central America10.1%
Colombia40.3%
Czechoslovakia40.3%
Eastern Asia30.2%
Eastern Europe140.9%
England30.2%
Europe291.8%
Germany80.5%
Japan30.2%
Laos30.2%
Latin America50.3%
Mexico10.1%
Netherlands40.3%
Northern Europe30.2%
Oceania70.4%
Philippines40.3%
South America40.3%
South Eastern Asia90.6%
Ukraine20.1%
Vietnam20.1%
Western Europe120.7%
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Sex and Age in Houston

Sex and Age in Houston

The most populous age groups in Houston are 25 to 29 Years (102 | 11.2%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (76 | 10.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Houston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (2.4%)47 (6.7%)
5 to 9 Years61 (6.7%)18 (2.5%)
10 to 14 Years49 (5.4%)33 (4.7%)
15 to 19 Years61 (6.7%)32 (4.5%)
20 to 24 Years46 (5.1%)42 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years102 (11.2%)21 (3.0%)
30 to 34 Years47 (5.2%)59 (8.4%)
35 to 39 Years46 (5.1%)35 (5.0%)
40 to 44 Years29 (3.2%)39 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years44 (4.9%)54 (7.7%)
50 to 54 Years80 (8.8%)76 (10.8%)
55 to 59 Years82 (9.0%)61 (8.6%)
60 to 64 Years96 (10.6%)62 (8.8%)
65 to 69 Years98 (10.8%)42 (6.0%)
70 to 74 Years35 (3.8%)39 (5.5%)
75 to 79 Years5 (0.5%)19 (2.7%)
80 to 84 Years5 (0.5%)20 (2.8%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (0.9%)
Total908 (100.0%)705 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Houston

Median Family Size in Houston

The median family size in Houston is 2.85 persons per family, with single female/mother families (80 | 19.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.39 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (41 | 10.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.22 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Houston
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple290 (70.6%)2.79
Single Male/Father41 (10.0%)2.22
Single Female/Mother80 (19.5%)3.39
Total Families411 (100.0%)2.85

Median Household Size in Houston

The median household size in Houston is 2.21 persons per household, with single female/mother households (80 | 11.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.46 persons per household. non-family households (315 | 43.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Houston
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple290 (39.9%)2.82
Single Male/Father41 (5.7%)2.85
Single Female/Mother80 (11.0%)3.46
Non-family315 (43.4%)1.25
Total Households726 (100.0%)2.21

Household Size by Marriage Status in Houston

Out of a total of 726 households in Houston, 411 (56.6%) are family households, while 315 (43.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 212, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 257.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Houston
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-257 (35.4%)
2-Person Households212 (29.2%)50 (6.9%)
3-Person Households71 (9.8%)5 (0.7%)
4-Person Households90 (12.4%)3 (0.4%)
5-Person Households28 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households6 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total411 (56.6%)315 (43.4%)

Female Fertility in Houston

Fertility by Age in Houston

Average fertility rate in Houston is 84.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 172.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 87.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Houston
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years21 (87.5%)172.0
35 to 50 years3 (12.5%)23.0
Total24 (100.0%)84.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Houston

70.8% of women with births (24) in Houston are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 19.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Houston
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years17 (80.9%)4 (19.1%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total17 (70.8%)7 (29.2%)

Fertility by Education in Houston

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Houston
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma4 (16.7%)42.0
College or Associate's Degree17 (70.8%)134.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree3 (12.5%)333.0
Total24 (100.0%)84.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Houston

29.2% of women with births in Houston are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Houston
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total17 (70.8%)7 (29.2%)

Income in Houston

Income Overview in Houston

Per Capita Income in Houston is $35,792, while median incomes of families and households are $75,096 and $53,750 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,613$35,792
Median Family Income411$75,096
Mean Family Income411$108,785
Median Household Income726$53,750
Mean Household Income726$81,581
Income Deficit411$9,397
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,61330.21%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,61369.79¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,6130.53

Earnings by Sex in Houston

Average Earnings in Houston are $34,348, $40,417 for men and $28,207 for women, a difference of 30.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Houston
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male493 (60.3%)$40,417
Female325 (39.7%)$28,207
Total818 (100.0%)$34,348

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Houston

The most common earnings brackets in Houston are $100,000+ for men (77 | 15.6%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (36 | 11.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Houston
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less26 (5.3%)22 (6.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99936 (7.3%)7 (2.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4994 (0.8%)6 (1.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9993 (0.6%)19 (5.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4992 (0.4%)30 (9.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99924 (4.9%)4 (1.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49921 (4.3%)23 (7.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99918 (3.6%)13 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49916 (3.3%)14 (4.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99913 (2.6%)5 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99917 (3.5%)36 (11.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99938 (7.7%)24 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99928 (5.7%)8 (2.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99911 (2.2%)21 (6.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99917 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99912 (2.4%)16 (4.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99933 (6.7%)19 (5.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99957 (11.6%)7 (2.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99940 (8.1%)24 (7.4%)
$100,000+77 (15.6%)27 (8.3%)
Total493 (100.0%)325 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Houston

Average earnings in Houston are $53,523 for men and $28,563 for women, a difference of 46.6%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,156, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $25,893. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $81,875, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $21,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Houston
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$25,893$32,708
High School Diploma$56,000$21,750
College or Associate's Degree$65,156$28,229
Bachelor's Degree$31,250$81,875
Graduate Degree--
Total$53,523$28,563

Family Income in Houston

Family Income Brackets in Houston

According to the Houston family income data, there are 67 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 16.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Houston
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000215.1%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999368.8%
$25,000 to $34,999358.5%
$35,000 to $49,9995112.4%
$50,000 to $74,9996215.1%
$75,000 to $99,9995413.1%
$100,000 to $149,9996716.3%
$150,000 to $199,9995814.1%
$200,000+276.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Houston

3-person families (63 | 15.3%) account for the highest median family income in Houston with $104,063 per family, while 2-person families (228 | 55.5%) have the highest median income of $35,809 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Houston
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families228 (55.5%)$71,618
3-Person Families63 (15.3%)$104,063
4-Person Families85 (20.7%)$81,250
5-Person Families29 (7.1%)$34,125
6-Person Families6 (1.5%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total411 (100.0%)$75,096

Family Income by Number of Earners in Houston

The median family income in Houston is $75,096, with families comprising 3+ earners (30) having the highest median family income of $130,000, while families with no earners (71) have the lowest median family income of $38,542, accounting for 7.3% and 17.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Houston
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners71 (17.3%)$38,542
1 Earner149 (36.2%)$59,063
2 Earners161 (39.2%)$93,750
3+ Earners30 (7.3%)$130,000
Total411 (100.0%)$75,096

Household Income in Houston

Household Income Brackets in Houston

With 111 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Houston, accounting for 15.3% of all households. In contrast, only 23 households (3.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Houston
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000608.3%
$10,000 to $14,999233.2%
$15,000 to $24,99910314.2%
$25,000 to $34,9999713.4%
$35,000 to $49,9997410.2%
$50,000 to $74,99911115.3%
$75,000 to $99,999719.8%
$100,000 to $149,9999913.6%
$150,000 to $199,999506.9%
$200,000+385.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Houston

The median household income in Houston is $53,750, with the highest median household income of $72,917 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 196 households (27.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 14 households (1.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Houston
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years14 (1.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years196 (27.0%)$72,917
45 to 64 Years317 (43.7%)$60,893
65+ Years199 (27.4%)$35,139
Total726 (100.0%)$53,750

Poverty in Houston

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Houston

With 17.6% poverty level for males and 23.0% for females among the residents of Houston, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 15 males (60.0%) and 3 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Houston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)22 (46.8%)
5 Years15 (60.0%)3 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years16 (27.1%)3 (14.3%)
12 to 14 Years5 (19.2%)15 (55.6%)
15 Years5 (45.5%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years6 (26.1%)4 (33.3%)
18 to 24 Years6 (8.2%)16 (28.6%)
25 to 34 Years22 (14.8%)12 (15.0%)
35 to 44 Years4 (5.3%)10 (13.5%)
45 to 54 Years35 (28.2%)41 (31.5%)
55 to 64 Years26 (14.6%)29 (23.6%)
65 to 74 Years20 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (15.9%)
Total160 (17.6%)162 (23.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Houston

According to the poverty statistics in Houston, males aged under 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Houston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (100.0%)25 (53.2%)
5 Years10 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years43 (72.9%)18 (85.7%)
12 to 14 Years21 (80.8%)12 (44.4%)
15 Years6 (54.5%)6 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years17 (73.9%)8 (66.7%)
18 to 24 Years67 (91.8%)40 (71.4%)
25 to 34 Years127 (85.2%)68 (85.0%)
35 to 44 Years71 (94.7%)64 (86.5%)
45 to 54 Years89 (71.8%)89 (68.5%)
55 to 64 Years152 (85.4%)94 (76.4%)
65 to 74 Years113 (85.0%)81 (100.0%)
75 Years and over10 (100.0%)37 (84.1%)
Total748 (82.4%)542 (77.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Houston

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Houston show that 9.3% or 27 of the total 290 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 11.1%, comprising of 22 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Houston
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children176 (88.9%)22 (11.1%)
1 or 2 Children75 (93.8%)5 (6.2%)
3 or 4 Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total263 (90.7%)27 (9.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Houston

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Houston
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)15 (53.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)16 (76.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)31 (38.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Houston

The poverty data for Houston shows that 27 of the married-couple family households (9.3%) and 31 of the single-parent households (25.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (11.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 household (76.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Houston
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children22 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children5 (6.2%)15 (31.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)16 (76.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (9.3%)31 (25.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Houston

Employment by Class of Employer in Houston

Among the 693 employed individuals in Houston, private company employees (496 | 71.6%), self-employed (not incorporated) (78 | 11.3%), and state government employees (36 | 5.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Houston
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees49671.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)304.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7811.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations121.7%
Local Government Employees344.9%
State Government Employees365.2%
Federal Government Employees71.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total693100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Houston

According to the labor force statistics for Houston, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,366), 58.3% or 796 individuals are in the labor force, with 12.6% or 100 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 90.2% or 111 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.8% or 37 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Houston
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years40 (52.6%)7 (17.5%)
20 to 24 Years74 (84.1%)9 (12.2%)
25 to 29 Years111 (90.2%)17 (15.3%)
30 to 34 Years82 (77.4%)4 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years123 (82.6%)18 (14.6%)
45 to 54 Years176 (69.3%)37 (20.8%)
55 to 59 Years82 (57.3%)9 (11.0%)
60 to 64 Years65 (41.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years44 (20.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total796 (58.3%)100 (12.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Houston

According to labor force statistics for Houston, 68.5% of individuals (639) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (933) are in the labor force, with 13.2% or 84 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 73.5% or 299 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 20.4% or 61 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Houston
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School48 (63.2%)11 (14.6%)
High School Diploma299 (73.5%)83 (20.4%)
College / Associate Degree233 (68.1%)24 (7.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher59 (54.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total639 (68.5%)123 (13.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Houston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Houston are Management (60 | 8.6%), Community & Social Service (33 | 4.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (23 | 3.3%), Education Instruction & Library (22 | 3.2%), and Health Technologists (15 | 2.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Houston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Houston, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Houston
OccupationMaleFemale
Management28 (46.7%)32 (53.3%)
Business & Financial4 (30.8%)9 (69.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 3 (9.1%)30 (90.9%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library3 (13.6%)19 (86.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Total (Category)49 (34.3%)94 (65.7%)
Total (Overall)420 (60.5%)274 (39.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Houston are Cleaning & Maintenance (69 | 9.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (38 | 5.5%), Personal Care & Service (31 | 4.5%), Healthcare Support (17 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (16 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Houston

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Houston, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (81.2%), and Security & Protection (75.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (93.5%), and Law Enforcement (50.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Houston
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Security & Protection12 (75.0%)4 (25.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving24 (63.2%)14 (36.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance56 (81.2%)13 (18.8%)
Personal Care & Service2 (6.5%)29 (93.5%)
Total (Category)94 (55.0%)77 (45.0%)
Total (Overall)420 (60.5%)274 (39.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Houston are Sales & Related (61 | 8.8%), and Office & Administration (58 | 8.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Houston

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Houston
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related26 (42.6%)35 (57.4%)
Office & Administration4 (6.9%)54 (93.1%)
Total (Category)30 (25.2%)89 (74.8%)
Total (Overall)420 (60.5%)274 (39.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Houston are Construction & Extraction (98 | 14.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (50 | 7.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (8 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Houston

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Houston
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction94 (95.9%)4 (4.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)152 (97.4%)4 (2.6%)
Total (Overall)420 (60.5%)274 (39.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Houston are Material Moving (47 | 6.8%), Transportation (39 | 5.6%), and Production (19 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Houston

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Houston
OccupationMaleFemale
Production19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation35 (89.7%)4 (10.3%)
Material Moving41 (87.2%)6 (12.8%)
Total (Category)95 (90.5%)10 (9.5%)
Total (Overall)420 (60.5%)274 (39.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Houston

Employment Industries in Houston

The major employment industries in Houston include Health Care & Social Assistance (95 | 13.7%), Construction (94 | 13.5%), Retail Trade (89 | 12.8%), Transportation & Warehousing (52 | 7.5%), and Manufacturing (46 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries in Houston

Employment Industries by Sex in Houston

The Houston industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (93.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Educational Services (73.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Houston
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing43 (93.5%)3 (6.5%)
Wholesale Trade16 (45.7%)19 (54.3%)
Retail Trade52 (58.4%)37 (41.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing45 (86.5%)7 (13.5%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing18 (72.0%)7 (28.0%)
Professional & Scientific13 (56.5%)10 (43.5%)
Enterprise Management3 (42.9%)4 (57.1%)
Administrative & Support14 (58.3%)10 (41.7%)
Educational Services10 (26.3%)28 (73.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance36 (37.9%)59 (62.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation7 (53.8%)6 (46.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services25 (56.8%)19 (43.2%)
Public Administration13 (56.5%)10 (43.5%)
Total420 (60.5%)274 (39.5%)

Education in Houston

School Enrollment in Houston

The most common levels of schooling among the 247 students in Houston are high school (76 | 30.8%), elementary school (55 | 22.3%), and middle school (51 | 20.6%).
School Enrollment in Houston
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool31.2%
Kindergarten3112.6%
Elementary School5522.3%
Middle School5120.6%
High School7630.8%
College / Undergraduate2710.9%
Graduate / Professional41.6%
Total247100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Houston

Out of a total of 247 students who are enrolled in schools in Houston, 31 (12.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 216 (87.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 10 (90.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Houston
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old76 (96.2%)3 (3.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds72 (92.3%)6 (7.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds12 (75.0%)4 (25.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1 (9.1%)10 (90.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over3 (27.3%)8 (72.7%)
Total216 (87.4%)31 (12.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Houston

Education (30 | 18.1%), arts & humanities (21 | 12.7%), science & technology (19 | 11.5%), liberal arts & history (17 | 10.2%), and computers & mathematics (15 | 9.0%) are the most common fields of study among 166 individuals in Houston who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Houston
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics159.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural159.0%
Physical & Health Sciences106.0%
Psychology106.0%
Social Sciences74.2%
Engineering42.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies42.4%
Science & Technology1911.5%
Business84.8%
Education3018.1%
Literature & Languages21.2%
Liberal Arts & History1710.2%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications42.4%
Arts & Humanities2112.7%
Total166100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Houston

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Houston

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Houston are males with 2 vehicles (144, accounting for 34.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (94, making up 53.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Houston
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle6 (1.4%)11 (4.1%)
1 Vehicle74 (17.6%)19 (7.0%)
2 Vehicles144 (34.2%)94 (34.7%)
3 Vehicles114 (27.1%)83 (30.6%)
4 Vehicles34 (8.1%)43 (15.9%)
5 or more Vehicles49 (11.6%)21 (7.7%)
Total421 (100.0%)271 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Houston

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Houston are 90 or more minutes (105 commuters, 17.2%), 20 to 24 minutes (78 commuters, 12.8%), and 45 to 59 minutes (74 commuters, 12.1%).
Commute Time in Houston
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes162.6%
5 to 9 Minutes599.7%
10 to 14 Minutes426.9%
15 to 19 Minutes6811.1%
20 to 24 Minutes7812.8%
25 to 29 Minutes213.4%
30 to 34 Minutes518.4%
35 to 39 Minutes162.6%
40 to 44 Minutes71.1%
45 to 59 Minutes7412.1%
60 to 89 Minutes7412.1%
90 or more Minutes10517.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Houston

The most common commute times in Houston are 90 or more minutes (94 commuters, 24.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (39 commuters, 16.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Houston
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes5 (1.3%)11 (4.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes39 (10.3%)20 (8.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes23 (6.1%)19 (8.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes29 (7.6%)39 (16.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes59 (15.6%)19 (8.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes14 (3.7%)7 (3.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes22 (5.8%)29 (12.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes3 (0.8%)13 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes1 (0.3%)6 (2.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes51 (13.5%)23 (9.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes39 (10.3%)35 (15.1%)
90 or more Minutes94 (24.8%)11 (4.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Houston

The most frequent times of departure to work in Houston are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (59, 15.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (65, 28.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Houston
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM59 (15.6%)4 (1.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM10 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM42 (11.1%)4 (1.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM18 (4.8%)9 (3.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM42 (11.1%)24 (10.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM40 (10.5%)20 (8.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM30 (7.9%)65 (28.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM14 (3.7%)21 (9.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM10 (2.6%)27 (11.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM54 (14.2%)12 (5.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM11 (2.9%)16 (6.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM6 (1.6%)1 (0.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM11 (2.9%)11 (4.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM32 (8.4%)18 (7.8%)
Total379 (100.0%)232 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Houston

Occupancy by Ownership in Houston

Of the total 726 dwellings in Houston, owner-occupied units account for 526 (72.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 200 (27.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Houston
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units52672.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units20027.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units726100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Houston

Occupancy by Household Size in Houston
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household25735.4%
2-Person Household26236.1%
3-Person Household7610.5%
4+ Person Household13118.0%
Total Housing Units726100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Houston

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Houston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household112 (43.6%)145 (56.4%)
2-Person Household220 (84.0%)42 (16.0%)
3-Person Household72 (94.7%)4 (5.3%)
4+ Person Household122 (93.1%)9 (6.9%)
Total Housing Units526 (72.5%)200 (27.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Houston

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Houston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School41 (65.1%)22 (34.9%)
High School Diploma186 (61.0%)119 (39.0%)
College/Associate Degree208 (81.2%)48 (18.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher91 (89.2%)11 (10.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Houston

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Houston
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years12617.4%
35 to 44 Years8411.6%
45 to 54 Years13919.2%
55 to 64 Years17824.5%
65 to 74 Years15321.1%
75 to 84 Years405.5%
85 Years and Over60.8%
Total726100.0%

Housing Finances in Houston

Median Income by Occupancy in Houston

Median Income by Occupancy in Houston
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied526 (72.5%)$71,806
Renter-Occupied200 (27.6%)$25,714
Average726 (100.0%)$53,750

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Houston

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Houston
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00021 (4.0%)29 (14.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9994 (0.8%)6 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99912 (2.3%)11 (5.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99942 (8.0%)30 (15.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9999 (1.7%)22 (11.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99951 (9.7%)46 (23.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99941 (7.8%)33 (16.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999103 (19.6%)8 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99971 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99984 (16.0%)15 (7.5%)
$150,000 or more88 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total526 (100.0%)200 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Houston

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Houston
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30027 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49983 (15.8%)54 (27.0%)
$500 to $79993 (17.7%)60 (30.0%)
$800 to $99937 (7.0%)29 (14.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49983 (15.8%)33 (16.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999104 (19.8%)4 (2.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49989 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99910 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total526 (100.0%)200 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Houston

Housing Structures in Houston

Housing Structures in Houston
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached56477.7%
Single Unit, Attached71.0%
2 Unit Apartments243.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments40.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8311.4%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other446.1%
Total726100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Houston

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Houston
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached481 (85.3%)83 (14.7%)
Single Unit, Attached1 (14.3%)6 (85.7%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)83 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total526 (72.5%)200 (27.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Houston

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Houston
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room24 (4.6%)48 (24.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms125 (23.8%)90 (45.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms240 (45.6%)54 (27.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms101 (19.2%)8 (4.0%)
8 or more Rooms36 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total526 (100.0%)200 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Houston

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Houston
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas46 (8.7%)60 (30.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas38 (7.2%)14 (7.0%)
Electricity21 (4.0%)31 (15.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene296 (56.3%)86 (43.0%)
Coal or Coke16 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels109 (20.7%)9 (4.5%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total526 (100.0%)200 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Houston

Household Vehicle Usage in Houston
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8 (1.5%)51 (25.5%)
1 Vehicle92 (17.5%)113 (56.5%)
2 Vehicles215 (40.9%)34 (17.0%)
3 or more Vehicles211 (40.1%)2 (1.0%)
Total526 (100.0%)200 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Houston

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Houston

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units230296
Median Property Value$167,600$238,000
Median Household Income$55,000$60
Monthly Housing Costs$541$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,486$24

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Houston

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Houston
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00037 (16.1%)6 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99952 (22.6%)24 (8.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999103 (44.8%)185 (62.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99932 (13.9%)74 (25.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9996 (2.6%)7 (2.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total230 (100.0%)296 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Houston

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Houston
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00019 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99944 (19.1%)6 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99920 (8.7%)19 (6.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99926 (11.3%)31 (10.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99950 (21.7%)15 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (13.5%)53 (17.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99912 (5.2%)40 (13.5%)
$150,000 or more28 (12.2%)72 (24.3%)
Total230 (100.0%)296 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Houston

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Houston
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x68 (29.6%)86,818 (29,330.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x58 (25.2%)95 (32.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x29 (12.6%)70 (23.6%)
4.0x or more75 (32.6%)60 (20.3%)
Total230 (100.0%)296 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Houston

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Houston
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80043 (18.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49959 (25.7%)33 (11.2%)
$800 to $1,499100 (43.5%)40 (13.5%)
Total230 (100.0%)296 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Houston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Houston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Houston
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years86 (88.7%)11 (11.3%)
6 to 18 Years161 (81.3%)37 (18.7%)
19 to 25 Years83 (64.3%)46 (35.7%)
26 to 34 Years172 (79.6%)44 (20.4%)
35 to 44 Years91 (61.1%)58 (38.9%)
45 to 54 Years208 (82.9%)43 (17.1%)
55 to 64 Years267 (88.7%)34 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years214 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,336 (83.0%)273 (17.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Houston

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Houston
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born86 (88.7%)11 (11.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen161 (81.3%)37 (18.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen83 (64.3%)46 (35.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Houston

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Houston
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000289 (94.8%)16 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999278 (74.3%)96 (25.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999171 (78.1%)48 (21.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999161 (83.9%)31 (16.2%)
$100,000 and over432 (84.1%)82 (16.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Houston

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Houston
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 658 (59.8%)28 (28.9%)
6 to 18 Years119 (60.1%)61 (30.8%)
19 to 25 Years44 (34.1%)39 (30.2%)
25 to 34 Years66 (30.6%)110 (50.9%)
35 to 44 Years26 (17.4%)65 (43.6%)
45 to 54 Years137 (54.6%)78 (31.1%)
55 to 64 Years127 (42.2%)156 (51.8%)
65 to 74 Years210 (98.1%)97 (45.3%)
75 Years and over54 (100.0%)35 (64.8%)
Total841 (52.3%)669 (41.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Houston

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Houston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years11 (7.6%)1 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years6 (2.7%)6 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years90 (24.0%)52 (16.0%)
65 to 74 Years39 (29.3%)22 (27.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)25 (56.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Houston

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Houston: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years27 (7.2%)13 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years13 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)18 (40.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Houston: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)22 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years7 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (22.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Houston: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11 (7.6%)1 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years6 (2.7%)4 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years27 (7.2%)15 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years8 (6.0%)9 (11.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)15 (34.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Houston: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years52 (13.9%)35 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years22 (16.5%)22 (27.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)17 (38.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Houston: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.3%)15 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years8 (6.0%)16 (19.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (22.7%)

Technology Access in Houston

Computing Device Access in Houston

Computing Device Access in Houston
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop50469.4%
Smartphone58680.7%
Tablet34447.4%
No Computing Device8511.7%
Total726100.0%

Internet Access in Houston

Internet Access in Houston
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home42859.0%
Cellular Data Only17023.4%
Satellite Internet81.1%
No Internet11515.8%
Total726100.0%

Houston Summary

Houston, Texas is the fourth largest city in the United States and the largest city in the state of Texas. It is located in the southeastern part of the state, along the Gulf Coast. Houston is the county seat of Harris County and is the economic and cultural center of the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area, which is the fifth most populous metropolitan area in the United States.

History

Houston was founded in 1836 by two brothers, Augustus and John Allen, who named the city after the then-President of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston. The city was incorporated in 1837 and quickly grew to become a major port and commercial center. In the late 19th century, Houston was a major railroad hub and the city’s economy was largely based on the cotton and lumber industries.
In 1901, the discovery of oil in nearby Spindletop Hill changed the city’s fortunes and made it a major center of the oil industry. The city’s population grew rapidly and by the mid-20th century, Houston had become a major center of industry, finance, and culture.

Geography

Houston is located in the southeastern part of Texas, along the Gulf Coast. The city is situated on the coastal plain of the Gulf of Mexico and is bordered by the Trinity River to the north and the San Jacinto River to the east. The city covers an area of 627 square miles and has a humid subtropical climate.

Economy

Houston is a major center of the oil and gas industry and is home to many of the world’s largest energy companies. The city is also a major center of the aerospace and biomedical industries and is home to the Johnson Space Center, the largest NASA facility in the world.
Houston is also a major center of finance and banking and is home to the headquarters of many major banks and financial institutions. The city is also a major center of trade and transportation and is home to the Port of Houston, the largest port in the United States.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Houston was 2,099,451. The city is racially and ethnically diverse, with the largest racial/ethnic groups being White (44.8%), African American (25.9%), Hispanic or Latino (41.3%), and Asian (7.2%).
Houston is also home to a large immigrant population, with the largest immigrant groups being from Mexico (21.2%), India (3.2%), and Vietnam (2.2%). The city is also home to a large LGBT population, with an estimated 8.8% of the population identifying as LGBT.
Houston is a major center of education and is home to several major universities, including the University of Houston, Rice University, and Texas Southern University. The city is also home to several major museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Houston Museum of Natural Science.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Houston?
Total Population of Houston is 1,613.
What is the Total Male Population of Houston?
Total Male Population of Houston is 908.
What is the Total Female Population of Houston?
Total Female Population of Houston is 705.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Houston?
There are 128.79 Males per 100 Females in Houston.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Houston?
There are 77.64 Females per 100 Males in Houston.
What is the Median Population Age in Houston?
Median Population Age in Houston is 46.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Houston
Average Family Size in Houston is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Houston
Average Household Size in Houston is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Houston?
Per Capita income in Houston is $35,792.
What is the Median Family Income in Houston?
Median Family Income in Houston is $75,096.
What is the Median Household income in Houston?
Median Household Income in Houston is $53,750.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Houston?
Income or Wage Gap in Houston is 30.2%.
Women in Houston earn 69.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Houston?
Family Income Deficit in Houston is $9,397.
Families that are below poverty line in Houston earn $9,397 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Houston?
Inequality or Gini Index in Houston is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Houston?
There are 796 People in the Labor Forcein in Houston.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Houston?
58.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Houston.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Houston?
Unemployment Rate in Houston is 12.6%.