Census-designated place · Texas
Spring, Texas
Spring, census-designated place, in Harris County, Texas. Spring had 68,580 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±4,281). GEOID 4869596.
Residents, 2020-2024
68,580
±4,281 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 62,559
Median household income
$88,997
±$3,319 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$231,500
±$5,610 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,711
±$68 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Spring and what county is it in?
Spring is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Harris County, Texas. It covers 22.5 square miles of land, 2,782 residents per square mile in 2020.
Spring is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Spring, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Spring's population at 68,580 (±4,281). The 2020 Census counted 62,559 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Spring is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Spring | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 68,580 ±4,281 | 4,838,303 | +7,604 |
| Households | 22,336 ±1,005 | 1,757,164 | +2,007 |
| Average household size | 3.07 ±0.12 | 2.73 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 23,546 ±993 | 1,917,790 | +2,062 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Spring?
The median resident of Spring is 32.7 years old; 27.8% are under 18 and 10.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 38.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 29.7%. 16.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Spring | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 ±1.6 | 34.6 | −2.1 |
| Under 18 years | 27.8% ±1.9 pts | 25.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.2% ±1.1 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Male | 48.1% ±2.0 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 38.5% ±3.5 pts | 44.0% | +6.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 29.7% ±3.4 pts | 26.6% | −10.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.4% ±3.4 pts | 18.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±1.1 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.9% ±1.8 pts | 26.8% | +4.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 35.6% ±3.4 pts | 45.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±1.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 11.1% ±1.5 pts | 11.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.5% ±2.3 pts | 20.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.9% ±1.7 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.6% ±3.1 pts | 34.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.0% ±1.7 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.7% ±2.4 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Spring earn?
Half of Spring's 22,336 households earn less than $88,997 a year (±$3,319), against $74,983 in Harris County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $87,842 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Spring | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,997 ±$3,319 | $74,983 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $103,733 ±$8,165 | $111,429 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,497 ±$2,732 | $41,006 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.4% ±3.0 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.3% ±6.2 pts | 23.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.7% ±2.7 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% ±0.5 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.7% ±1.9 pts | 92.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Spring?
Owners occupy 74.4% of Spring's occupied homes and renters 25.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $231,500 by its owner (±$5,610). The median renter pays $1,711 a month including utilities, and 30.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Spring | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $231,500 ±$5,610 | $276,600 | +$40,004 |
| Median gross rent | $1,711 ±$68 | $1,401 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.1% ±7.0 pts | 44.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,897 ±$77 | $2,155 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.4% ±3.0 pts | 54.7% | +4.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.6% ±3.0 pts | 45.3% | – |
| Housing units | 23,546 ±993 | 1,917,790 | +2,062 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.5% ±3.5 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.6% ±2.5 pts | 56.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.7% ±1.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.3% ±2.4 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% ±0.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Spring work and get to work?
79.5% of Spring's workers drive alone and 10.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Spring | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.3% ±1.9 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±1.2 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5% ±2.5 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±1.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.7% ±1.8 pts | 12.9% | +6.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.8 min ±1.5 | 29.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Spring?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Spring (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $69,647 (Tract 2412.02) to $118,261 (Tract 2413.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2411.04Harris County | 11,688 | $90,348 |
| Tract 2414Harris County | 10,417 | $92,575 |
| Tract 2413.02Harris County | 8,982 | $96,767 |
| Tract 2411.05Harris County | 5,514 | $78,936 |
| Tract 2412.02Harris County | 5,511 | $69,647 |
| Tract 2413.01Harris County | 5,161 | $118,261 |
| Tract 2410.02Harris County | 5,504 | $83,402 |
| Tract 2411.03Harris County | 5,775 | $90,789 |
| Tract 2410.01Harris County | 3,587 | $82,663 |
| Tract 2412.01Harris County | 3,062 | $76,841 |
| Tract 2411.01Harris County | 4,538 | $79,777 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Spring) · Census block assignment files
How does Spring compare with other places in Texas?
Spring ranks 257th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 61st | 979 |
| Residents per square mile | 113th | 979 |
| Median household income | 257th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 410th | 978 |
| Median home value | 398th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 141st | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 521st | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 347th | 877 |
| Median age | 758th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 414th | 973 |
| Work from home | 314th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 139th | 976 |
Spring's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Spring with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Spring?
7 of the 57 figures for Spring on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Spring are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.