Harris County's estimated 2026 population is 5,221,006 with a growth rate of 2.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Harris County is the largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 4,107,542 and has seen a growth of 27.11% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Harris County includes 40.15% White, 19.1% Black or African American, 13.07% other race, 7.22% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (40.15%)
Two or more races (19.54%)
Black or African American (19.1%)
Other race (13.07%)
Asian (7.22%)
Native American (0.85%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,910,341 | 40.15% |
| Two or more races | 929,664 | 19.54% |
| Black or African American | 909,089 | 19.1% |
| Other race | 621,788 | 13.07% |
| Asian | 343,379 | 7.22% |
| Native American | 40,420 | 0.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3,898 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Harris County's average per capita income is $48,142. Household income levels show a median of $73,104. The poverty rate stands at 15.92%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $110,760 | $152,680 |
| Families | $86,227 | $124,619 |
| Households | $73,104 | $108,784 |
| Non Families | $50,630 | $71,857 |
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Median Household Income
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