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Harris County

State:
Texas
County Seat:
Houston

Harris County's estimated 2025 population is 4,942,701 with a growth rate of 1.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Harris County is the 1st largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 4,107,542 and has seen a growth of 20.33% since that time.

4,942,701
Total Population
2,896
Population Density (mi²)
1
Population Rank (State)
53.8K 1.1%
Annual Population Growth

Harris County Population

Harris County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,910,34140.15%
Two or more races929,66419.54%
Black or African American909,08919.1%
Other race621,78813.07%
Asian343,3797.22%
Native American40,4200.85%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3,8980.08%

Harris County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
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

$48,142

Average Income

$73,104

Median Household Income

15.92%

Poverty Rate