Houston Population

1870–2026

3,645

2026 projection

3.9% since 2020 (decrease)

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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.
20263,645-250.68%
20253,670-240.65%
20243,694-30.08%
20233,697-190.51%
20223,716-521.38%
20213,768-250.66%
20203,793+39311.56%
20193,400-270.79%
20183,427-290.84%
20173,456-310.89%

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Houston Demographics

32.5median age

Median age

Female38.9 yrs
Male27.6 yrs

Adults

2,671
769 seniors · 29%1,902 other adults

Sex

Female 53.5% · 2,003Male 46.5% · 1,738

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 37 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

$44,023median household income

Median household income

$44,023

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$46,646

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

26.2%

About 1 in 4 residents

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

Houston Marital Status

43% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married43%50%37%
Never married32%31%33%
Divorced10%6%12%
Widowed12%7%16%
Separated3%6%1%

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