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2,296,253
TOTAL POPULATION
1,142,243
MALE POPULATION
1,154,010
FEMALE POPULATION
98.98
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.03
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,834
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,832
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,440
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,809
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,208,614
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Houston

The most populous races in Houston are Hispanic or Latino (1,029,429 | 44.8%), White / Caucasian (937,232 | 40.8%), and Black / African American (514,692 | 22.4%).
Race in Houston
Race# Population% Population
Asian157,9786.9%
Black / African American514,69222.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,1650.1%
Hispanic or Latino1,029,42944.8%
Native / Alaskan16,5800.7%
White / Caucasian937,23240.8%
Two or more Races341,08914.8%
Some other Race327,51714.3%
Total2,296,253100.0%

Ancestry in Houston

The most populous ancestries reported in Houston are Mexican (686,373 | 29.9%), Central American (215,168 | 9.4%), German (111,469 | 4.9%), English (105,262 | 4.6%), and Salvadoran (100,620 | 4.4%), together accounting for 53.1% of all Houston residents.
Ancestry in Houston
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2,5340.1%
African26,8071.2%
Alaska Native790.0%
Alaskan Athabascan630.0%
Albanian3660.0%
Aleut320.0%
Alsatian480.0%
American71,6693.1%
Apache8980.0%
Arab23,1941.0%
Arapaho70.0%
Argentinean3,0170.1%
Armenian9320.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac200.0%
Australian8950.0%
Austrian2,1570.1%
Bahamian7940.0%
Bangladeshi160.0%
Barbadian2530.0%
Basque1860.0%
Belgian1,0390.1%
Belizean7600.0%
Bermudan190.0%
Bhutanese6,0960.3%
Blackfeet4670.0%
Bolivian1,1360.1%
Brazilian2,2640.1%
British9,2840.4%
British West Indian5420.0%
Bulgarian2730.0%
Burmese9,7220.4%
Cajun7200.0%
Cambodian260.0%
Canadian2,0540.1%
Cape Verdean590.0%
Celtic2190.0%
Central American215,1689.4%
Central American Indian5,0120.2%
Cherokee4,1880.2%
Cheyenne150.0%
Chickasaw4970.0%
Chilean1,0860.1%
Chippewa2860.0%
Choctaw1,8530.1%
Colombian15,2800.7%
Comanche2200.0%
Costa Rican9700.0%
Creek4780.0%
Croatian1,1850.1%
Cuban16,4810.7%
Cypriot300.0%
Czech9,3410.4%
Czechoslovakian9560.0%
Danish3,2030.1%
Delaware840.0%
Dominican3,5660.2%
Dutch9,0720.4%
Dutch West Indian1790.0%
Eastern European2,5060.1%
Ecuadorian3,9310.2%
Egyptian3,4050.2%
English105,2624.6%
Estonian540.0%
Ethiopian4,1610.2%
European24,2861.1%
Filipino3,0320.1%
Finnish1,0540.1%
French32,7251.4%
French American Indian270.0%
French Canadian4,5570.2%
German111,4694.9%
German Russian40.0%
Ghanaian1,7270.1%
Greek3,7720.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro8860.0%
Guatemalan38,6311.7%
Guyanese3970.0%
Haitian1,7470.1%
Honduran67,2312.9%
Hopi170.0%
Houma490.0%
Hungarian2,1590.1%
Icelander1690.0%
Indian (Asian)39,8581.7%
Indonesian1,3440.1%
Inupiat970.0%
Iranian6,6670.3%
Iraqi3,7530.2%
Irish81,0523.5%
Iroquois1710.0%
Israeli9020.0%
Italian38,1611.7%
Jamaican4,8720.2%
Japanese1,7270.1%
Jordanian1,5430.1%
Kenyan5380.0%
Kiowa400.0%
Korean15,4190.7%
Laotian1,0700.1%
Latvian2770.0%
Lebanese4,3930.2%
Liberian3070.0%
Lithuanian1,0660.1%
Lumbee60.0%
Luxembourger350.0%
Macedonian7430.0%
Malaysian6340.0%
Maltese230.0%
Marshallese80.0%
Mexican686,37329.9%
Mexican American Indian6,9060.3%
Mongolian4760.0%
Moroccan9600.0%
Native Hawaiian1,2750.1%
Navajo4460.0%
New Zealander2040.0%
Nicaraguan5,7150.3%
Nigerian21,1670.9%
Northern European1,5100.1%
Norwegian6,6580.3%
Okinawan1410.0%
Osage2300.0%
Pakistani1,7710.1%
Palestinian2,1340.1%
Panamanian1,6210.1%
Paraguayan910.0%
Pennsylvania German1460.0%
Peruvian3,5710.2%
Pima60.0%
Polish21,2890.9%
Portuguese2,8400.1%
Potawatomi820.0%
Pueblo990.0%
Puerto Rican17,7090.8%
Romanian1,3780.1%
Russian7,7190.3%
Salvadoran100,6204.4%
Samoan3640.0%
Scandinavian2,7350.1%
Scotch-Irish12,5570.5%
Scottish19,7770.9%
Seminole560.0%
Senegalese1770.0%
Serbian1,5200.1%
Sierra Leonean5800.0%
Sioux1750.0%
Slavic4820.0%
Slovak1,1710.1%
Slovene3580.0%
Somali1290.0%
South African1,0100.0%
South American46,5332.0%
South American Indian4640.0%
Soviet Union1390.0%
Spaniard6,3890.3%
Spanish4,2570.2%
Spanish American5200.0%
Spanish American Indian430.0%
Sri Lankan42,3951.8%
Subsaharan African63,0222.7%
Sudanese5910.0%
Swedish7,4270.3%
Swiss2,1240.1%
Syrian2,1350.1%
Thai38,8401.7%
Tohono O'Odham1080.0%
Tongan20.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1,2430.1%
Turkish2,2540.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander2590.0%
Ugandan1480.0%
Ukrainian2,5350.1%
Uruguayan5550.0%
Ute100.0%
Venezuelan17,7330.8%
Vietnamese1,4120.1%
Welsh5,2530.2%
West Indian1,6120.1%
Yaqui780.0%
Yugoslavian7810.0%
Yup'ik170.0%
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Immigrants in Houston

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Houston came from Latin America (451,133 | 19.7%), Central America (392,074 | 17.1%), Mexico (238,486 | 10.4%), Asia (134,553 | 5.9%), and El Salvador (64,697 | 2.8%), together accounting for 55.8% of all Houston residents.
Immigrants in Houston
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan2,2770.1%
Africa44,9002.0%
Albania1570.0%
Argentina2,0400.1%
Armenia1600.0%
Asia134,5535.9%
Australia1,3920.1%
Austria2090.0%
Bahamas4460.0%
Bangladesh1,5540.1%
Barbados670.0%
Belarus1680.0%
Belgium1650.0%
Belize6080.0%
Bolivia8890.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina7650.0%
Brazil2,9700.1%
Bulgaria2710.0%
Cabo Verde180.0%
Cambodia6470.0%
Cameroon3,0910.1%
Canada5,0420.2%
Caribbean19,9720.9%
Central America392,07417.1%
Chile5970.0%
China24,9381.1%
Colombia10,9120.5%
Congo4710.0%
Costa Rica5650.0%
Croatia2170.0%
Cuba11,8580.5%
Czechoslovakia2660.0%
Denmark6310.0%
Dominica2360.0%
Dominican Republic2,0900.1%
Eastern Africa9,0110.4%
Eastern Asia32,8121.4%
Eastern Europe8,6010.4%
Ecuador2,6440.1%
Egypt2,1900.1%
El Salvador64,6972.8%
England2,1210.1%
Eritrea2,5140.1%
Ethiopia2,9640.1%
Europe27,0641.2%
Fiji210.0%
France2,3080.1%
Germany2,7530.1%
Ghana1,8020.1%
Greece7860.0%
Grenada100.0%
Guatemala30,5131.3%
Guyana3520.0%
Haiti5310.0%
Honduras52,5442.3%
Hong Kong1,5920.1%
Hungary4690.0%
India23,9591.0%
Indonesia1,1190.1%
Iran5,6340.3%
Iraq4,0390.2%
Ireland4530.0%
Israel9660.0%
Italy1,5550.1%
Jamaica2,5040.1%
Japan2,8190.1%
Jordan1,6450.1%
Kazakhstan6210.0%
Kenya1,1950.1%
Korea5,0550.2%
Kuwait9890.0%
Laos2960.0%
Latin America451,13319.7%
Latvia990.0%
Lebanon1,8210.1%
Liberia4640.0%
Lithuania430.0%
Malaysia7820.0%
Mexico238,48610.4%
Micronesia520.0%
Middle Africa5,3570.2%
Moldova110.0%
Morocco7610.0%
Nepal1,3340.1%
Netherlands9610.0%
Nicaragua4,0520.2%
Nigeria18,1590.8%
North Macedonia3560.0%
Northern Africa4,1450.2%
Northern Europe8,0590.4%
Norway4480.0%
Oceania1,7490.1%
Pakistan6,9830.3%
Panama5850.0%
Peru2,0640.1%
Philippines8,6160.4%
Poland1,1290.1%
Portugal1570.0%
Romania7750.0%
Russia2,0480.1%
Saudi Arabia1,2500.1%
Scotland7200.0%
Senegal1600.0%
Serbia4850.0%
Sierra Leone9790.0%
Singapore3970.0%
Somalia2360.0%
South Africa1,5780.1%
South America39,0871.7%
South Central Asia43,4071.9%
South Eastern Asia42,3961.8%
Southern Europe3,7440.2%
Spain1,2460.1%
Sri Lanka7270.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines100.0%
Sudan6130.0%
Sweden2790.0%
Switzerland2160.0%
Syria1,3730.1%
Taiwan4,2100.2%
Thailand1,5110.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1,4380.1%
Turkey1,4830.1%
Uganda3250.0%
Ukraine8020.0%
Uruguay4650.0%
Uzbekistan690.0%
Venezuela16,0080.7%
Vietnam28,0141.2%
West Indies910.0%
Western Africa23,4031.0%
Western Asia15,4180.7%
Western Europe6,6220.3%
Yemen620.0%
Zaire4820.0%
Zimbabwe2370.0%
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Sex and Age in Houston

Sex and Age in Houston

The most populous age groups in Houston are 30 to 34 Years (105,706 | 9.2%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (104,658 | 9.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Houston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years78,771 (6.9%)78,832 (6.8%)
5 to 9 Years76,170 (6.7%)73,657 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Years74,120 (6.5%)78,074 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Years74,526 (6.5%)75,672 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years85,883 (7.5%)87,444 (7.6%)
25 to 29 Years102,598 (9.0%)104,658 (9.1%)
30 to 34 Years105,706 (9.2%)95,346 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Years92,193 (8.1%)81,845 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years80,001 (7.0%)76,065 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years70,157 (6.1%)70,099 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years67,321 (5.9%)61,415 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years60,881 (5.3%)62,148 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years57,472 (5.0%)59,141 (5.1%)
65 to 69 Years44,253 (3.9%)47,192 (4.1%)
70 to 74 Years29,720 (2.6%)38,302 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years20,129 (1.8%)25,136 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years11,012 (1.0%)18,058 (1.6%)
85 Years and over11,330 (1.0%)20,926 (1.8%)
Total1,142,243 (100.0%)1,154,010 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Houston

Median Family Size in Houston

The median family size in Houston is 3.29 persons per family, with married-couple families (328,732 | 61.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.36 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (59,472 | 11.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.96 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Houston
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple328,732 (61.9%)3.36
Single Male/Father59,472 (11.2%)2.96
Single Female/Mother142,724 (26.9%)3.27
Total Families530,928 (100.0%)3.29

Median Household Size in Houston

The median household size in Houston is 2.52 persons per household, with single female/mother households (142,724 | 15.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.48 persons per household. non-family households (366,582 | 40.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Houston
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple328,732 (36.6%)3.38
Single Male/Father59,472 (6.6%)3.30
Single Female/Mother142,724 (15.9%)3.48
Non-family366,582 (40.8%)1.24
Total Households897,510 (100.0%)2.52

Household Size by Marriage Status in Houston

Out of a total of 897,510 households in Houston, 530,928 (59.2%) are family households, while 366,582 (40.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 204,893, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 297,823.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Houston
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-297,823 (33.2%)
2-Person Households204,893 (22.8%)58,843 (6.6%)
3-Person Households132,897 (14.8%)7,328 (0.8%)
4-Person Households104,905 (11.7%)1,748 (0.2%)
5-Person Households53,537 (6.0%)460 (0.1%)
6-Person Households21,453 (2.4%)178 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households13,243 (1.5%)202 (0.0%)
Total530,928 (59.2%)366,582 (40.8%)

Female Fertility in Houston

Fertility by Age in Houston

Average fertility rate in Houston is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 83.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 70.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Houston
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years1,955 (5.7%)26.0
20 to 34 years24,000 (70.1%)83.0
35 to 50 years8,293 (24.2%)34.0
Total34,248 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Houston

61.2% of women with births (34,248) in Houston are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 87.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 28.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Houston
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years248 (12.7%)1,707 (87.3%)
20 to 34 years14,736 (61.4%)9,264 (38.6%)
35 to 50 years5,971 (72.0%)2,322 (28.0%)
Total20,960 (61.2%)13,288 (38.8%)

Fertility by Education in Houston

Average fertility rate in Houston is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 64.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 24.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Houston
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School6,844 (20.0%)50.0
High School Diploma7,899 (23.1%)64.0
College or Associate's Degree8,342 (24.4%)56.0
Bachelor's Degree6,938 (20.3%)57.0
Graduate Degree4,225 (12.3%)57.0
Total34,248 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Houston

38.8% of women with births in Houston are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 91.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 52.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Houston
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School3,470 (50.7%)3,374 (49.3%)
High School Diploma3,973 (50.3%)3,926 (49.7%)
College or Associate's Degree3,937 (47.2%)4,405 (52.8%)
Bachelor's Degree5,731 (82.6%)1,207 (17.4%)
Graduate Degree3,849 (91.1%)376 (8.9%)
Total20,960 (61.2%)13,288 (38.8%)

Income in Houston

Income Overview in Houston

Per Capita Income in Houston is $38,834, while median incomes of families and households are $68,832 and $60,440 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,296,253$38,834
Median Family Income530,928$68,832
Mean Family Income530,928$112,797
Median Household Income897,510$60,440
Mean Household Income897,510$97,458
Income Deficit530,928$11,809
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,296,25321.49%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,296,25378.51¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,296,2530.53

Earnings by Sex in Houston

Average Earnings in Houston are $37,262, $41,703 for men and $32,739 for women, a difference of 21.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Houston
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male679,216 (55.0%)$41,703
Female554,966 (45.0%)$32,739
Total1,234,182 (100.0%)$37,262

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Houston

The most common earnings brackets in Houston are $100,000+ for men (122,659 | 18.1%) and $100,000+ for women (57,607 | 10.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Houston
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less22,416 (3.3%)27,296 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99913,551 (2.0%)19,550 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49915,373 (2.3%)20,140 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99912,757 (1.9%)19,911 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49918,604 (2.7%)23,480 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99916,960 (2.5%)21,728 (3.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49918,578 (2.7%)26,365 (4.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99916,013 (2.4%)17,875 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49924,175 (3.6%)22,294 (4.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99926,919 (4.0%)22,735 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99953,733 (7.9%)38,646 (7.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99950,739 (7.5%)34,706 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99934,790 (5.1%)28,538 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99934,847 (5.1%)23,560 (4.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99932,669 (4.8%)21,162 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99924,865 (3.7%)17,848 (3.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99947,318 (7.0%)40,336 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99935,899 (5.3%)29,214 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99956,351 (8.3%)41,975 (7.6%)
$100,000+122,659 (18.1%)57,607 (10.4%)
Total679,216 (100.0%)554,966 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Houston

Average earnings in Houston are $46,496 for men and $37,423 for women, a difference of 19.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $105,773, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,028. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $72,790, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,539.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Houston
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,028$19,539
High School Diploma$36,767$27,621
College or Associate's Degree$44,714$34,689
Bachelor's Degree$78,720$58,228
Graduate Degree$105,773$72,790
Total$46,496$37,423

Family Income in Houston

Family Income Brackets in Houston

According to the Houston family income data, there are 87,072 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 16.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 15,928 families (3.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Houston
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00031,3255.9%
$10,000 to $14,99915,9283.0%
$15,000 to $24,99939,8207.5%
$25,000 to $34,99946,1918.7%
$35,000 to $49,99963,71112.0%
$50,000 to $74,99987,07216.4%
$75,000 to $99,99959,99511.3%
$100,000 to $149,99974,86114.1%
$150,000 to $199,99940,3517.6%
$200,000+71,14413.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Houston

7+ person families (11,028 | 2.1%) account for the highest median family income in Houston with $77,882 per family, while 2-person families (224,621 | 42.3%) have the highest median income of $33,584 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Houston
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families224,621 (42.3%)$67,168
3-Person Families129,653 (24.4%)$64,553
4-Person Families98,252 (18.5%)$75,529
5-Person Families48,670 (9.2%)$69,218
6-Person Families18,704 (3.5%)$73,198
7+ Person Families11,028 (2.1%)$77,882
Total530,928 (100.0%)$68,832

Family Income by Number of Earners in Houston

The median family income in Houston is $68,832, with families comprising 3+ earners (57,846) having the highest median family income of $109,755, while families with no earners (60,529) have the lowest median family income of $23,236, accounting for 10.9% and 11.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Houston
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners60,529 (11.4%)$23,236
1 Earner202,996 (38.2%)$46,130
2 Earners209,557 (39.5%)$98,452
3+ Earners57,846 (10.9%)$109,755
Total530,928 (100.0%)$68,832

Household Income in Houston

Household Income Brackets in Houston

With 156,167 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Houston, accounting for 17.4% of all households. In contrast, only 39,490 households (4.4%) 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 $10,00060,1336.7%
$10,000 to $14,99939,4904.4%
$15,000 to $24,99975,3918.4%
$25,000 to $34,99987,0589.7%
$35,000 to $49,999113,98412.7%
$50,000 to $74,999156,16717.4%
$75,000 to $99,999100,52111.2%
$100,000 to $149,999115,77912.9%
$150,000 to $199,99955,6466.2%
$200,000+93,34110.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Houston

The median household income in Houston is $60,440, with the highest median household income of $68,709 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 295,098 households (32.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $35,703, with 51,177 households (5.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Houston
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years51,177 (5.7%)$35,703
25 to 44 Years380,347 (42.4%)$64,494
45 to 64 Years295,098 (32.9%)$68,709
65+ Years170,888 (19.0%)$48,194
Total897,510 (100.0%)$60,440

Poverty in Houston

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Houston

With 17.5% poverty level for males and 21.6% for females among the residents of Houston, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5,588 males (36.2%) and 5,222 females (32.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Houston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years24,703 (31.7%)23,553 (30.3%)
5 Years5,588 (36.2%)5,222 (32.7%)
6 to 11 Years28,150 (31.1%)28,701 (32.4%)
12 to 14 Years11,605 (27.2%)13,089 (29.2%)
15 Years4,038 (26.7%)3,921 (26.5%)
16 and 17 Years6,879 (23.0%)7,549 (25.5%)
18 to 24 Years23,568 (21.7%)30,314 (27.2%)
25 to 34 Years24,536 (12.0%)38,872 (19.5%)
35 to 44 Years20,884 (12.3%)31,494 (20.0%)
45 to 54 Years15,420 (11.4%)19,673 (15.0%)
55 to 64 Years15,477 (13.2%)18,827 (15.6%)
65 to 74 Years10,543 (14.4%)13,873 (16.4%)
75 Years and over5,058 (12.1%)11,464 (18.5%)
Total196,449 (17.5%)246,552 (21.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Houston

According to the poverty statistics in Houston, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 88.6% of males and 85.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Houston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years53,286 (68.3%)54,171 (69.7%)
5 Years9,866 (63.8%)10,771 (67.3%)
6 to 11 Years62,339 (68.9%)59,936 (67.6%)
12 to 14 Years31,060 (72.8%)31,724 (70.8%)
15 Years11,107 (73.3%)10,900 (73.5%)
16 and 17 Years23,029 (77.0%)22,101 (74.5%)
18 to 24 Years84,815 (78.2%)81,225 (72.8%)
25 to 34 Years180,563 (88.0%)160,505 (80.5%)
35 to 44 Years148,759 (87.7%)125,827 (80.0%)
45 to 54 Years120,028 (88.6%)111,601 (85.0%)
55 to 64 Years101,556 (86.8%)102,130 (84.4%)
65 to 74 Years62,425 (85.6%)70,852 (83.6%)
75 Years and over36,593 (87.9%)50,586 (81.5%)
Total925,426 (82.5%)892,329 (78.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Houston

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Houston show that 9.3% or 30,599 of the total 328,732 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 44.3%, comprising of 1,302 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 6.1%, which includes 10,700 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Houston
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children164,249 (93.9%)10,700 (6.1%)
1 or 2 Children109,765 (90.7%)11,264 (9.3%)
3 or 4 Children22,480 (75.4%)7,333 (24.6%)
5 or more Children1,639 (55.7%)1,302 (44.3%)
Total298,133 (90.7%)30,599 (9.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Houston

According to the poverty data in Houston, 14.9% or 8,884 single-father households and 33.1% or 47,223 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 267 households (82.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,584 households (82.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Houston
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2,640 (8.9%)7,021 (13.6%)
1 or 2 Children3,956 (16.3%)28,178 (38.4%)
3 or 4 Children2,021 (39.4%)10,440 (66.0%)
5 or more Children267 (82.9%)1,584 (82.0%)
Total8,884 (14.9%)47,223 (33.1%)

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

The poverty data for Houston shows that 30,599 of the married-couple family households (9.3%) and 56,107 of the single-parent households (27.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,302 households (44.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,851 household (82.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Houston
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children10,700 (6.1%)9,661 (11.9%)
1 or 2 Children11,264 (9.3%)32,134 (32.9%)
3 or 4 Children7,333 (24.6%)12,461 (59.5%)
5 or more Children1,302 (44.3%)1,851 (82.2%)
Total30,599 (9.3%)56,107 (27.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Houston

Employment by Class of Employer in Houston

Among the 1,105,088 employed individuals in Houston, private company employees (814,835 | 73.7%), self-employed (not incorporated) (71,956 | 6.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (70,313 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Houston
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees814,83573.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)36,0833.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)71,9566.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations70,3136.4%
Local Government Employees54,8695.0%
State Government Employees38,2453.5%
Federal Government Employees16,4221.5%
Unpaid Family Workers2,3650.2%
Total1,105,088100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Houston

According to the labor force statistics for Houston, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,806,598), 66.9% or 1,208,614 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.6% or 79,769 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 83.5% or 167,878 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.8% or 8,493 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Houston
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years37,252 (31.0%)8,493 (22.8%)
20 to 24 Years126,009 (72.7%)13,483 (10.7%)
25 to 29 Years168,085 (81.1%)10,421 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Years167,878 (83.5%)9,065 (5.4%)
35 to 44 Years271,015 (82.1%)15,448 (5.7%)
45 to 54 Years216,001 (80.3%)11,016 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years89,196 (72.5%)4,103 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years72,533 (62.2%)3,844 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years49,754 (31.2%)2,886 (5.8%)
75 Years and over11,299 (10.6%)452 (4.0%)
Total1,208,614 (66.9%)79,769 (6.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Houston

According to labor force statistics for Houston, 79.0% of individuals (985,166) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,247,046) are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 54,184 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.8% or 384,270 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.4% or 16,703 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Houston
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School176,954 (70.9%)14,226 (5.7%)
High School Diploma197,679 (72.7%)18,490 (6.8%)
College / Associate Degree225,710 (79.8%)20,931 (7.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher384,270 (86.8%)15,495 (3.5%)
Total985,166 (79.0%)68,588 (5.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Houston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Houston are Community & Social Service (114,540 | 10.2%), Management (109,466 | 9.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (81,741 | 7.2%), Business & Financial (68,084 | 6.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (62,012 | 5.5%).
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 Architecture & Engineering (77.7%), Computers & Mathematics (73.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.1%), Health Technologists (70.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (68.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Houston
OccupationMaleFemale
Management66,033 (60.3%)43,433 (39.7%)
Business & Financial33,697 (49.5%)34,387 (50.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science58,763 (71.9%)22,978 (28.1%)
Computers & Mathematics24,311 (73.5%)8,784 (26.5%)
Architecture & Engineering25,172 (77.7%)7,211 (22.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science9,280 (57.1%)6,983 (42.9%)
Community & Social Service 42,647 (37.2%)71,893 (62.8%)
Education, Arts & Media4,594 (33.7%)9,056 (66.3%)
Legal Services & Support8,943 (47.1%)10,033 (52.9%)
Education Instruction & Library19,402 (31.3%)42,610 (68.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment9,708 (48.8%)10,194 (51.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating16,599 (28.9%)40,843 (71.1%)
Health Technologists12,218 (29.8%)28,798 (70.2%)
Total (Category)217,739 (50.5%)213,534 (49.5%)
Total (Overall)624,666 (55.3%)503,991 (44.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Houston are Food Preparation & Serving (65,746 | 5.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (56,779 | 5.0%), Healthcare Support (32,498 | 2.9%), Personal Care & Service (25,939 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (19,854 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Houston

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Houston, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (67.3%), Security & Protection (63.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (62.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.4%), Personal Care & Service (75.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Houston
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support5,068 (15.6%)27,430 (84.4%)
Security & Protection12,633 (63.6%)7,221 (36.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention8,475 (62.0%)5,200 (38.0%)
Law Enforcement4,158 (67.3%)2,021 (32.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving29,920 (45.5%)35,826 (54.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance26,781 (47.2%)29,998 (52.8%)
Personal Care & Service6,412 (24.7%)19,527 (75.3%)
Total (Category)80,814 (40.2%)120,002 (59.8%)
Total (Overall)624,666 (55.3%)503,991 (44.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Houston are Sales & Related (110,598 | 9.8%), and Office & Administration (108,148 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Houston

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Houston
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related54,808 (49.6%)55,790 (50.4%)
Office & Administration29,763 (27.5%)78,385 (72.5%)
Total (Category)84,571 (38.7%)134,175 (61.3%)
Total (Overall)624,666 (55.3%)503,991 (44.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Houston are Construction & Extraction (101,620 | 9.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (33,841 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,709 | 0.2%).
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 & Forestry1,458 (85.3%)251 (14.7%)
Construction & Extraction98,004 (96.4%)3,616 (3.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair32,493 (96.0%)1,348 (4.0%)
Total (Category)131,955 (96.2%)5,215 (3.8%)
Total (Overall)624,666 (55.3%)503,991 (44.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Houston are Production (50,579 | 4.5%), Material Moving (46,235 | 4.1%), and Transportation (43,838 | 3.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Houston

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Houston
OccupationMaleFemale
Production37,674 (74.5%)12,905 (25.5%)
Transportation38,040 (86.8%)5,798 (13.2%)
Material Moving33,873 (73.3%)12,362 (26.7%)
Total (Category)109,587 (77.9%)31,065 (22.1%)
Total (Overall)624,666 (55.3%)503,991 (44.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Houston

Employment Industries in Houston

The major employment industries in Houston include Construction (130,524 | 11.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (125,891 | 11.2%), Retail Trade (114,696 | 10.2%), Professional & Scientific (98,212 | 8.7%), and Educational Services (96,124 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries in Houston

Employment Industries by Sex in Houston

The Houston industries that see more men than women are Construction (92.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (75.8%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (73.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.4%), Educational Services (67.7%), and Public Administration (55.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Houston
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,836 (73.3%)670 (26.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction19,365 (68.4%)8,932 (31.6%)
Construction120,062 (92.0%)10,462 (8.0%)
Manufacturing61,675 (70.8%)25,435 (29.2%)
Wholesale Trade22,051 (70.4%)9,261 (29.6%)
Retail Trade59,741 (52.1%)54,955 (47.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing47,578 (75.8%)15,204 (24.2%)
Utilities6,562 (65.7%)3,431 (34.3%)
Information7,655 (61.0%)4,891 (39.0%)
Finance & Insurance20,000 (45.3%)24,109 (54.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing12,840 (53.0%)11,390 (47.0%)
Professional & Scientific56,077 (57.1%)42,135 (42.9%)
Enterprise Management1,607 (62.7%)956 (37.3%)
Administrative & Support37,342 (55.5%)29,918 (44.5%)
Educational Services31,074 (32.3%)65,050 (67.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance31,021 (24.6%)94,870 (75.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation8,297 (48.4%)8,851 (51.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services39,776 (45.5%)47,639 (54.5%)
Public Administration11,883 (44.1%)15,082 (55.9%)
Total624,666 (55.3%)503,991 (44.7%)

Education in Houston

School Enrollment in Houston

The most common levels of schooling among the 579,933 students in Houston are elementary school (120,226 | 20.7%), high school (118,752 | 20.5%), and middle school (118,687 | 20.5%).
School Enrollment in Houston
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool34,0855.9%
Kindergarten32,8005.7%
Elementary School120,22620.7%
Middle School118,68720.5%
High School118,75220.5%
College / Undergraduate116,16120.0%
Graduate / Professional39,2226.8%
Total579,933100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Houston

Out of a total of 579,933 students who are enrolled in schools in Houston, 77,711 (13.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 502,222 (86.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9,509 (34.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 79,203 (92.6% 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 Olds18,257 (65.7%)9,509 (34.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old128,752 (90.4%)13,688 (9.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds135,070 (91.9%)11,960 (8.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds79,203 (92.6%)6,289 (7.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds35,580 (84.8%)6,362 (15.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds49,060 (79.9%)12,343 (20.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds36,427 (78.8%)9,820 (21.2%)
35 Years and over19,688 (71.3%)7,925 (28.7%)
Total502,222 (86.6%)77,711 (13.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Houston

Business (129,571 | 22.7%), engineering (72,766 | 12.7%), science & technology (47,136 | 8.3%), social sciences (44,952 | 7.9%), and education (41,365 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 571,562 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 & Mathematics27,0724.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural37,9036.6%
Physical & Health Sciences27,5984.8%
Psychology25,0414.4%
Social Sciences44,9527.9%
Engineering72,76612.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies6,6631.2%
Science & Technology47,1368.3%
Business129,57122.7%
Education41,3657.2%
Literature & Languages20,8073.6%
Liberal Arts & History20,6373.6%
Visual & Performing Arts19,3533.4%
Communications24,0974.2%
Arts & Humanities26,6014.6%
Total571,562100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Houston

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Houston

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Houston are males with 2 vehicles (257,737, accounting for 42.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (193,651, making up 52.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Houston
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle30,917 (5.1%)26,780 (5.5%)
1 Vehicle170,448 (27.9%)162,449 (33.2%)
2 Vehicles257,737 (42.1%)193,651 (39.6%)
3 Vehicles97,604 (16.0%)70,542 (14.4%)
4 Vehicles40,294 (6.6%)25,070 (5.1%)
5 or more Vehicles14,517 (2.4%)10,911 (2.2%)
Total611,517 (100.0%)489,403 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Houston

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Houston are 30 to 34 minutes (199,731 commuters, 20.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (160,485 commuters, 16.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (145,979 commuters, 14.6%).
Commute Time in Houston
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes13,9911.4%
5 to 9 Minutes58,5415.9%
10 to 14 Minutes106,07310.6%
15 to 19 Minutes145,97914.6%
20 to 24 Minutes160,48516.1%
25 to 29 Minutes72,2907.2%
30 to 34 Minutes199,73120.0%
35 to 39 Minutes36,3933.6%
40 to 44 Minutes44,5794.5%
45 to 59 Minutes85,6468.6%
60 to 89 Minutes55,1145.5%
90 or more Minutes18,0271.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Houston

The most common commute times in Houston are 30 to 34 minutes (118,871 commuters, 21.2%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (80,860 commuters, 18.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Houston
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes8,426 (1.5%)5,565 (1.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes29,370 (5.2%)29,171 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes52,873 (9.4%)53,200 (12.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes77,239 (13.8%)68,740 (15.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes85,077 (15.2%)75,408 (17.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes39,371 (7.0%)32,919 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes118,871 (21.2%)80,860 (18.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes20,544 (3.7%)15,849 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes26,939 (4.8%)17,640 (4.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes52,432 (9.4%)33,214 (7.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes36,318 (6.5%)18,796 (4.3%)
90 or more Minutes12,500 (2.2%)5,527 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Houston

The most frequent times of departure to work in Houston are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (90,040, 16.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (70,836, 16.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Houston
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM31,508 (5.6%)14,845 (3.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM30,824 (5.5%)12,120 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM28,880 (5.2%)15,343 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM72,313 (12.9%)37,618 (8.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM49,337 (8.8%)39,268 (9.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM90,040 (16.1%)70,836 (16.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM53,715 (9.6%)47,716 (10.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM59,806 (10.7%)58,367 (13.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM25,172 (4.5%)27,704 (6.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM34,424 (6.1%)35,725 (8.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM15,496 (2.8%)15,630 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM6,364 (1.1%)7,707 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM30,573 (5.5%)26,640 (6.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM31,508 (5.6%)27,370 (6.3%)
Total559,960 (100.0%)436,889 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Houston

Occupancy by Ownership in Houston

Of the total 897,510 dwellings in Houston, owner-occupied units account for 376,562 (42.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 520,948 (58.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Houston
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units376,56242.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units520,94858.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units897,510100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Houston

Occupancy by Household Size in Houston
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household297,82333.2%
2-Person Household263,73629.4%
3-Person Household140,22515.6%
4+ Person Household195,72621.8%
Total Housing Units897,510100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Houston

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Houston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household92,838 (31.2%)204,985 (68.8%)
2-Person Household122,299 (46.4%)141,437 (53.6%)
3-Person Household63,087 (45.0%)77,138 (55.0%)
4+ Person Household98,338 (50.2%)97,388 (49.8%)
Total Housing Units376,562 (42.0%)520,948 (58.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Houston

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Houston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School55,839 (35.5%)101,237 (64.4%)
High School Diploma62,427 (35.5%)113,622 (64.5%)
College/Associate Degree81,977 (37.5%)136,618 (62.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher176,319 (51.0%)169,471 (49.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Houston

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Houston
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years248,73427.7%
35 to 44 Years182,79020.4%
45 to 54 Years152,07116.9%
55 to 64 Years143,02715.9%
65 to 74 Years101,53011.3%
75 to 84 Years47,5875.3%
85 Years and Over21,7712.4%
Total897,510100.0%

Housing Finances in Houston

Median Income by Occupancy in Houston

Median Income by Occupancy in Houston
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied376,562 (42.0%)$91,937
Renter-Occupied520,948 (58.0%)$46,954
Average897,510 (100.0%)$60,440

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Houston

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Houston
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0009,977 (2.6%)29,204 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $9,9995,366 (1.4%)15,767 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9999,833 (2.6%)29,809 (5.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9999,357 (2.5%)25,241 (4.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9999,934 (2.6%)31,307 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99922,420 (5.9%)64,229 (12.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99934,377 (9.1%)79,433 (15.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99956,070 (14.9%)100,083 (19.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99944,367 (11.8%)56,161 (10.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99962,641 (16.6%)52,713 (10.1%)
$150,000 or more112,220 (29.8%)37,001 (7.1%)
Total376,562 (100.0%)520,948 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Houston

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Houston
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30025,476 (6.8%)6,605 (1.3%)
$300 to $49943,296 (11.5%)8,118 (1.6%)
$500 to $79956,072 (14.9%)39,365 (7.6%)
$800 to $99929,711 (7.9%)91,039 (17.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49963,877 (17.0%)203,715 (39.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99949,605 (13.2%)103,558 (19.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49932,152 (8.5%)31,596 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $2,99922,939 (6.1%)11,168 (2.1%)
$3,000 or more53,434 (14.2%)12,136 (2.3%)
Total376,562 (100.0%)520,948 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Houston

Housing Structures in Houston

Housing Structures in Houston
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached404,39145.1%
Single Unit, Attached44,0384.9%
2 Unit Apartments16,7451.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments40,7344.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments64,4117.2%
10 or more Apartments317,72035.4%
Mobile Home / Other9,4711.1%
Total897,510100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Houston

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Houston
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached316,371 (78.2%)88,020 (21.8%)
Single Unit, Attached29,801 (67.7%)14,237 (32.3%)
2 Unit Apartments2,079 (12.4%)14,666 (87.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,330 (8.2%)37,404 (91.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,336 (8.3%)59,075 (91.7%)
10 or more Apartments14,350 (4.5%)303,370 (95.5%)
Mobile Home / Other5,295 (55.9%)4,176 (44.1%)
Total376,562 (42.0%)520,948 (58.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Houston

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Houston
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2,132 (0.6%)37,609 (7.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms14,146 (3.8%)202,495 (38.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms113,811 (30.2%)210,990 (40.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms150,638 (40.0%)58,437 (11.2%)
8 or more Rooms95,835 (25.5%)11,417 (2.2%)
Total376,562 (100.0%)520,948 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Houston

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Houston
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas221,234 (58.8%)78,113 (15.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,727 (1.0%)3,061 (0.6%)
Electricity149,275 (39.6%)431,488 (82.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene184 (0.1%)272 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke44 (0.0%)76 (0.0%)
All other Fuels722 (0.2%)812 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used1,376 (0.4%)7,126 (1.4%)
Total376,562 (100.0%)520,948 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Houston

Household Vehicle Usage in Houston
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle10,805 (2.9%)74,182 (14.2%)
1 Vehicle106,060 (28.2%)267,247 (51.3%)
2 Vehicles165,980 (44.1%)145,877 (28.0%)
3 or more Vehicles93,717 (24.9%)33,642 (6.5%)
Total376,562 (100.0%)520,948 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Houston

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Houston

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units178,083198,479
Median Property Value$191,600$281,100
Median Household Income$69,880$77,429
Monthly Housing Costs$605$48,653
Real Estate Taxes$2,639$8,893

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Houston

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Houston
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00010,973 (6.2%)4,460 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99927,781 (15.6%)10,476 (5.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99987,845 (49.3%)90,947 (45.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99926,431 (14.8%)47,729 (24.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99911,154 (6.3%)22,548 (11.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9995,565 (3.1%)11,118 (5.6%)
$1,000,000 or more8,334 (4.7%)11,201 (5.6%)
Total178,083 (100.0%)198,479 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Houston

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Houston
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00010,673 (6.0%)2,613 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99920,807 (11.7%)4,670 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99914,898 (8.4%)8,317 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99920,077 (11.3%)7,522 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99928,541 (16.0%)14,300 (7.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99920,610 (11.6%)27,529 (13.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99927,686 (15.5%)23,757 (12.0%)
$150,000 or more34,791 (19.5%)34,955 (17.6%)
Total178,083 (100.0%)198,479 (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 2.0x65,673 (36.9%)116,554 (58.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x28,286 (15.9%)76,406 (38.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x19,300 (10.8%)49,355 (24.9%)
4.0x or more61,266 (34.4%)25,985 (13.1%)
Total178,083 (100.0%)198,479 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Houston

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Houston
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80026,659 (15.0%)1,231 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,49922,376 (12.6%)11,126 (5.6%)
$800 to $1,499102,929 (57.8%)13,941 (7.0%)
Total178,083 (100.0%)198,479 (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 Years170,189 (89.9%)19,149 (10.1%)
6 to 18 Years319,500 (81.8%)70,874 (18.2%)
19 to 25 Years149,691 (62.7%)88,896 (37.3%)
26 to 34 Years244,735 (66.7%)122,298 (33.3%)
35 to 44 Years219,850 (67.3%)106,988 (32.7%)
45 to 54 Years184,742 (69.3%)82,009 (30.7%)
55 to 64 Years185,652 (78.0%)52,361 (22.0%)
65 to 74 Years150,875 (95.7%)6,818 (4.3%)
75 Years and older100,894 (97.3%)2,807 (2.7%)
Total1,726,128 (75.8%)552,200 (24.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Houston

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Houston
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born170,189 (89.9%)19,149 (10.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen319,500 (81.8%)70,874 (18.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen149,691 (62.7%)88,896 (37.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Houston

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Houston
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000245,643 (69.2%)109,429 (30.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999321,361 (65.9%)165,995 (34.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999280,744 (70.8%)115,919 (29.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999203,801 (75.5%)65,962 (24.4%)
$100,000 and over657,518 (87.8%)91,358 (12.2%)

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 6102,974 (54.4%)70,575 (37.3%)
6 to 18 Years183,111 (46.9%)146,691 (37.6%)
19 to 25 Years25,565 (10.7%)127,846 (53.6%)
25 to 34 Years32,239 (8.8%)217,920 (59.4%)
35 to 44 Years33,182 (10.2%)192,895 (59.0%)
45 to 54 Years28,323 (10.6%)162,012 (60.7%)
55 to 64 Years43,615 (18.3%)149,457 (62.8%)
65 to 74 Years139,407 (88.4%)65,681 (41.6%)
75 Years and over98,902 (95.4%)45,407 (43.8%)
Total687,318 (30.2%)1,178,484 (51.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Houston

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Houston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years563 (0.7%)419 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years13,739 (7.0%)9,595 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years17,839 (5.6%)17,592 (5.5%)
35 to 64 Years40,321 (9.6%)45,200 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years20,202 (27.7%)21,927 (25.9%)
75 Years and over18,400 (44.2%)31,587 (50.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Houston

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Houston: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years515 (0.6%)316 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years1,623 (0.8%)1,413 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years2,049 (0.6%)2,382 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years8,802 (2.1%)7,397 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years7,352 (10.1%)4,188 (4.9%)
75 Years and over8,978 (21.6%)10,202 (16.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Houston: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years216 (0.3%)250 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years2,147 (1.1%)2,743 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years4,337 (1.4%)4,529 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years10,600 (2.5%)10,680 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years5,120 (7.0%)5,336 (6.3%)
75 Years and over3,921 (9.4%)7,278 (11.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Houston: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10,872 (5.6%)6,341 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years11,297 (3.5%)10,730 (3.4%)
35 to 64 Years16,328 (3.9%)17,527 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years5,090 (7.0%)5,500 (6.5%)
75 Years and over4,856 (11.7%)9,945 (16.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Houston: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,739 (0.9%)1,084 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years3,514 (1.1%)2,932 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years19,035 (4.5%)25,576 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years11,576 (15.9%)16,349 (19.3%)
75 Years and over11,441 (27.5%)24,151 (38.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Houston: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,250 (1.7%)1,423 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years2,277 (0.7%)2,172 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years8,250 (1.9%)8,998 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years4,330 (5.9%)4,631 (5.5%)
75 Years and over4,973 (11.9%)10,824 (17.4%)

Technology Access in Houston

Computing Device Access in Houston

Computing Device Access in Houston
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop664,06374.0%
Smartphone808,98790.1%
Tablet526,58758.7%
No Computing Device53,3945.9%
Total897,510100.0%

Internet Access in Houston

Internet Access in Houston
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet6950.1%
Broadband Home629,53470.1%
Cellular Data Only132,01414.7%
Satellite Internet63,6087.1%
No Internet113,10912.6%
Total897,510100.0%

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.

Geography

Houston is located in the Gulf Coastal Plain region of Texas, about 50 miles (80 km) inland from the Gulf of Mexico. The city is located in the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area, which is the fifth most populous metropolitan area in the United States. The city is situated in the southeast corner of the state, near the Gulf of Mexico. The city is bordered by the San Jacinto River to the east, the Trinity River to the north, and the Brazos River to the west. The city is also located near the Houston Ship Channel, which is a major shipping route for the region.
The city has a total area of 637.4 square miles (1,651.9 km2), of which 634.3 square miles (1,644.2 km2) is land and 3.1 square miles (7.7 km2) is water. The city is located in the humid subtropical climate zone, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 68 °F (20 °C).

Economy

Houston is a major economic center for the state of Texas and the United States. The city is home to the headquarters of many major corporations, including ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Sysco, and Halliburton. The city is also home to the Port of Houston, which is the largest port in the United States in terms of foreign tonnage. The city is also a major center for the oil and gas industry, with many major oil and gas companies having their headquarters in the city.
The city is also a major center for the aerospace industry, with NASA's Johnson Space Center located in the city. The city is also home to the Texas Medical Center, which is the largest medical center in the world.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 2,099,451, making it the fourth most populous city in the United States. The city is racially and ethnically diverse, with a population that is 44.8% White, 25.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 5.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 22.8% from other races. The city is also home to a large Hispanic population, with 37.6% of the population being of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The median household income in the city is $45,845, and the median family income is $53,811. The city has a poverty rate of 19.3%, which is higher than the national average.

Conclusion

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. The city has a total area of 637.4 square miles (1,651.9 km2), of which 634.3 square miles (1,644.2 km2) is land and 3.1 square miles (7.7 km2) is water. The city is located in the humid subtropical climate zone, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 68 °F (20 °C).
Houston is a major economic center for the state of Texas and the United States. The city is home to the headquarters of many major corporations, including ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Sysco, and Halliburton. The city is also home to the Port of Houston, which is the largest port in the United States in terms of foreign tonnage. The city is also a major center for the oil and gas industry, with many major oil and gas companies having their headquarters in the city.
As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 2,099,451, making it the fourth most populous city in the United States. The city is racially and ethnically diverse, with a population that is 44.8% White, 25.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 5.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 22.8% from other races. The city is also home to a large Hispanic population, with 37.6% of the population being of Hispanic or Latino origin. The median household income in the city is $45,845, and the median family income is $53,811. The city has a poverty rate of 19.3%, which is higher than the national average.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Houston?
Total Population of Houston is 2,296,253.
What is the Total Male Population of Houston?
Total Male Population of Houston is 1,142,243.
What is the Total Female Population of Houston?
Total Female Population of Houston is 1,154,010.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Houston?
There are 98.98 Males per 100 Females in Houston.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Houston?
There are 101.03 Females per 100 Males in Houston.
What is the Median Population Age in Houston?
Median Population Age in Houston is 33.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Houston
Average Family Size in Houston is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Houston
Average Household Size in Houston is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Houston?
Per Capita income in Houston is $38,834.
What is the Median Family Income in Houston?
Median Family Income in Houston is $68,832.
What is the Median Household income in Houston?
Median Household Income in Houston is $60,440.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Houston?
Income or Wage Gap in Houston is 21.5%.
Women in Houston earn 78.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Houston?
Family Income Deficit in Houston is $11,809.
Families that are below poverty line in Houston earn $11,809 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 1,208,614 People in the Labor Forcein in Houston.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Houston?
66.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Houston.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Houston?
Unemployment Rate in Houston is 6.6%.