Houston Population

2010–2026

2,328

2026 projection

17.6% since 2020 (increase)

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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.
20262,328+612.69%
20252,267+431.93%
20242,224+733.39%
20232,151+411.94%
20222,110+482.33%
20212,062+824.14%
20201,980-44618.38%
20192,426+261.08%
20182,400+381.61%
20172,362+632.74%

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Houston Demographics

40.2median age

Median age

Female47.6 yrs
Male34.6 yrs

Adults

1,537
310 seniors · 20%1,227 other adults

Sex

Female 40.1% · 735Male 59.9% · 1,099

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 18 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

$73,015median household income

Median household income

$73,015

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$44,750

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

18.8%

About 1 in 5 residents

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

Houston Marital Status

39% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married39%34%46%
Never married39%44%32%
Divorced14%15%13%
Widowed5%5%5%
Separated3%2%4%

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