Houston Population

2010–2026

964

2026 projection

3.6% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Houston. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026964-60.62%
2025970-80.82%
2024978-90.91%
2023987-40.40%
2022991-30.30%
2021994-60.60%
20201,000+272.77%
2019973-10.10%
2018974-80.81%
2017982-50.51%

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Houston Demographics

32.8median age

Median age

Female39.1 yrs
Male25.3 yrs

Adults

678
197 seniors · 29%481 other adults

Sex

Female 51.7% · 508Male 48.3% · 474

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 10 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Houston Income

$55,759median household income

Median household income

$55,759

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$47,153

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

19.4%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Houston Marital Status

40% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married40%40%40%
Never married37%48%26%
Divorced8%8%9%
Widowed14%4%24%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201