Houston Population

2010–2026

150

2026 projection

4.2% 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.
2026150+10.67%
202514900.00%
2024149+10.68%
2023148+21.37%
2022146+21.39%
202114400.00%
2020144-2816.28%
2019172+10.58%
2018171+10.59%
2017170+10.59%

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Houston Demographics

24.9median age

Median age

Female32.3 yrs
Male22.3 yrs

Adults

173
25 seniors · 14%148 other adults

Sex

Female 47.2% · 141Male 52.8% · 158

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 3 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

$45,625median household income

Median household income

$45,625

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$33,839

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

26.8%

About 1 in 4 residents

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

Houston Marital Status

49% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married49%49%49%
Never married31%44%17%
Divorced17%6%28%
Widowed3%1%6%
Separated0%0%0%

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