Houston Population

2010–2026

1,120

2026 projection

2.9% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K1.2K1.4K201020122014201620182020202220242026

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.
20261,120-60.53%
20251,126-40.35%
20241,130-70.62%
20231,137-30.26%
20221,140-70.61%
20211,147-60.52%
20201,153-866.94%
20191,239-60.48%
20181,245-70.56%
20171,252-50.40%

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Houston Demographics

41.9median age

Median age

Female46.8 yrs
Male41 yrs

Adults

1,034
287 seniors · 28%747 other adults

Sex

Female 48.4% · 636Male 51.6% · 677

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 13 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

$64,773median household income

Median household income

$64,773

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$43,365

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

20%

About 1 in 5 residents

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

Houston Marital Status

45% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married45%48%43%
Never married32%37%28%
Divorced14%10%19%
Widowed8%5%9%
Separated<1%<1%1%

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