U.S. County · Profile

Harris County

4.8MTotal Population
2,796Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+42.16%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Harris County has a population of 4,835,125 as of 2023. It is located in Texas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Harris County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):43.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White46.0%2,224,158
Hispanic or Latino43.9%2,122,620
Black or African American18.9%913,839
Two or More Races15.2%734,939
Some Other Race12.0%580,215
Asian7.1%343,294
American Indian/Alaska Native0.7%33,846
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%4,835

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Harris County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$70,789
5.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$38,184
0.4% below national average
Poverty Rate
15.8%
37.4% above national average
Median Age
34.1 years

Income & Poverty

$70,789Median Household Income
$38,184Per Capita Income
15.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$70,789$104,780
Families$82,895$119,139
Married-couple Families$82,895$92,842
Nonfamily Households$48,880$52,790

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Harris County, Texas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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