Harris County, Texas Population 2022
Harris County, Texas's estimated population is 4,858,883 with a growth rate of 1.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Harris County, Texas is the largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 4,092,459 and has seen a growth of 18.73% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 4,668 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 9,070 | 4,402 | 94.30% |
| 1870 | 17,375 | 8,305 | 91.57% |
| 1880 | 27,985 | 10,610 | 61.06% |
| 1890 | 37,249 | 9,264 | 33.10% |
| 1900 | 63,786 | 26,537 | 71.24% |
| 1910 | 115,693 | 51,907 | 81.38% |
| 1920 | 186,667 | 70,974 | 61.35% |
| 1930 | 359,328 | 172,661 | 92.50% |
| 1940 | 528,961 | 169,633 | 47.21% |
| 1950 | 806,701 | 277,740 | 52.51% |
| 1960 | 1,243,160 | 436,459 | 54.10% |
| 1970 | 1,741,910 | 498,750 | 40.12% |
| 1980 | 2,409,550 | 667,640 | 38.33% |
| 1990 | 2,818,200 | 408,650 | 16.96% |
| 2010 | 4,092,459 | 1,274,259 | 45.22% |
| 2011 | 4,156,328 | 63,869 | 1.56% |
| 2012 | 4,220,197 | 63,869 | 1.54% |
| 2013 | 4,284,066 | 63,869 | 1.51% |
| 2014 | 4,347,935 | 63,869 | 1.49% |
| 2015 | 4,411,804 | 63,869 | 1.47% |
| 2016 | 4,475,673 | 63,869 | 1.45% |
| 2017 | 4,539,542 | 63,869 | 1.43% |
| 2018 | 4,603,411 | 63,869 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 4,667,280 | 63,869 | 1.39% |
| 2020 | 4,731,145 | 63,865 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 4,795,014 | 63,869 | 1.35% |
| 2022 | 4,858,883 | 63,869 | 1.33% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,669,438 | 57.03% |
| Black or African American | 888,431 | 18.98% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 19,619 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 330,309 | 7.06% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2,893 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 427,868 | 9.14% |
| Two or More Races | 342,051 | 7.31% |
Harris County, Texas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,635,749 | 2.84 | 54.9 |
| Married | 766,641 | 3.57 | 72.6 |
| Male | 98,755 | 3.49 | 44.1 |
| Female | 248,041 | 3.65 | 40.9 |
| Non Family | 522,312 | 1.25 | 37.5 |
3.49
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 305,321 | 10.19% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 238,790 | 7.97% |
| High School Graduate | 683,675 | 22.82% |
| Some College | 588,600 | 19.65% |
| Associates Degree | 212,930 | 7.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 613,469 | 20.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 353,123 | 11.79% |
Harris County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 237,179 | 202,370 | 126,708 |
| White | 1,007,935 | 967,468 | 497,863 |
| Black | 565,969 | 513,176 | 153,932 |
| 2+ Races | 183,800 | 136,208 | 45,755 |
| Native American | 12,690 | 9,485 | 2,713 |
| Islander | 1,722 | 1,366 | 327 |
| Hispanic | 1,138,885 | 725,306 | 167,532 |
| Other Race | 256,347 | 152,160 | 28,786 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.99%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.42%.
$40,919
Average Earnings
$46,813
Average Male
$33,590
Average Female
Harris County, Texas Language by Age
Harris County, Texas Language
55.58% of Harris County, Texas residents speak only English, while 44.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.95% of the population.
Harris County, Texas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,004,057 | 412,088 | 20.56% |
| Black | 873,590 | 167,310 | 19.15% |
| Multiple | 339,677 | 60,919 | 17.93% |
| Native | 19,492 | 3,458 | 17.74% |
| Asian | 327,172 | 39,245 | 12.00% |
| Islander | 2,872 | 329 | 11.46% |
| White | 1,341,494 | 92,861 | 6.92% |
| Other | 94,484 | NaN% |
15.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.98%
Male Poverty Rate
17.20%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Harris County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harris County, Texas is Hispanic, with 20.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harris County, Texas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.27%.
Harris County, Texas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Harris County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
Harris County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Harris County, Texas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101,066 | 5.12% |
| Black | 37,778 | 5.79% |
| Native American | 909 | 6.13% |
| Asian | 4,055 | 1.54% |
| Islander | 241 | 11.05% |
| Other Race | 4,673 | 1.55% |
| 2+ Races | 7,545 | 3.43% |
| Hispanic | 27,757 | 2.04% |
Harris County, Texas Veterans by Education
7.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
53.30%
Born in Harris County, Texas
74.02%
Native Born
25.98%
Foreign Born
15.99%
Non Citizen
9.99%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
74.02% of Harris County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 53.30% having been born in Texas. 15.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
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