County · Texas
Harris County, Texas
Harris County, Texas. Harris County had 5,045,026 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.7% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 46 places (34 cities, villages and boroughs and 12 census-designated) and 1,115 census tracts. GEOID 48201.
Harris County is one of the 10 counties of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,045,026
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,731,145 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,838,303
Median household income
$74,983
±$639 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$276,600
±$1,878 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,401
±$7 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Harris County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,731,145 residents in Harris County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,045,026 for July 1, 2025, up 6.7% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,838,303 over 1,707 square miles of land.
| Measure | Harris County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,838,303 | 30,188,424 | +191,673 |
| Households | 1,757,164±3,293 | 10,992,816 | +151,796 |
| Average household size | 2.73±0.01 | 2.69 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 1,917,790±473 | 12,128,515 | +149,694 |
Harris County's population since 2000
From 3,400,578 in 2000 to 5,045,026 in 2025: up 48.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Harris County?
Harris County holds 46 places: 34 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 12 census-designated places. The largest is Houston with 2,397,315 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Houston | 2,304,580 | $64,813 |
|---|---|---|
| Pasadena | 151,950 | $64,927 |
| Atascocita | 88,174 | $118,226 |
| Baytown | 83,701 | $59,910 |
| Spring | 62,559 | $88,997 |
| Channelview | 45,688 | $64,422 |
| La Porte | 35,124 | $80,753 |
| Deer Park | 34,495 | $100,382 |
| Cloverleaf | 24,100 | $54,994 |
| Bellaire | 17,202 | $244,015 |
| Humble | 16,795 | $57,011 |
| The Woodlands | 114,436 | $140,701 |
| South Houston | 16,153 | $53,497 |
| Aldine | 15,999 | $44,455 |
| West University Place | 14,955 | $250,000 or more |
| Seabrook | 13,618 | $102,726 |
| Mission Bend | 36,914 | $67,282 |
| Webster | 12,499 | $61,264 |
| Tomball | 12,341 | $78,562 |
| Katy | 21,894 | $114,912 |
| Galena Park | 10,740 | $51,220 |
| Friendswood | 41,213 | $126,508 |
| Jacinto City | 9,613 | $47,318 |
| Highlands | 8,612 | $52,167 |
| Pearland | 125,828 | $118,842 |
| Jersey Village | 7,921 | $79,750 |
| Missouri City | 74,259 | $94,390 |
| Nassau Bay | 5,347 | $71,696 |
| Barrett | 5,223 | $48,125 |
| Hunters Creek VillageGEOID 4835480 | 4,385 | $250,000 or more |
| Spring Valley Village | 4,229 | $245,208 |
| Bunker Hill Village | 3,822 | $250,000 or more |
| Taylor Lake Village | 3,704 | $165,875 |
| Crosby | 3,417 | $59,241 |
| Piney Point Village | 3,128 | $250,000 or more |
| El Lago | 3,090 | $95,625 |
| Cinco Ranch | 16,899 | $161,972 |
| League City | 114,392 | $121,099 |
| Hedwig Village | 2,370 | $223,750 |
| SheldonGEOID 4867376 | 2,361 | $68,750 |
| Southside Place | 1,835 | $162,885 |
| Shoreacres | 1,566 | $130,815 |
| Waller | 2,682 | $39,969 |
| Hilshire Village | 816 | $250,000 or more |
| Morgan's Point | 273 | $76,250 |
| Stafford | 17,666 | $87,432 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Harris County?
The median resident of Harris County is 34.6 years old; 25.9% are under 18 and 11.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 44.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 26.6%. 26.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Harris County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6±0.1 | 35.6 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 25.9% | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.7%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 44.0% | 39.7% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 26.6%±0.1 pts | 39.1% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.6%±0.1 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.3%±0.1 pts | 5.5% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 26.8%±0.2 pts | 17.6% | +0.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 45.0%±0.3 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2%±0.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 11.0%±0.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.9%±0.3 pts | 17.1% | +0.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.5%±0.2 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.2%±0.3 pts | 33.8% | +2.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.1%±0.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±0.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Harris County earn?
Half of Harris County's 1,757,164 households earn less than $74,983 a year (±$639), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $75,940 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $957 after inflation. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Harris County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,983±$639 | $78,476 | −$957 |
| Mean household income | $111,429±$920 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,006±$323 | $40,752 | +$682 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.3%±0.3 pts | 13.8% | +0.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.6%±0.7 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.4%±0.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.1%±0.2 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Harris County?
Owners occupy 54.7% of Harris County's occupied homes and renters 45.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $276,600 by its owner (±$1,878). The median renter pays $1,401 a month including utilities, and 44.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Harris County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $276,600±$1,878 | $283,800 | +$60,367 |
| Median gross rent | $1,401±$7 | $1,403 | +$74 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.4%±0.6 pts | 42.3% | +3.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,155±$17 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.7%±0.4 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,917,790±473 | 12,128,515 | +149,694 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.3%±0.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.5%±0.3 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.5%±0.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0%±0.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5%±0.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 many new homes is Harris County building?
Builders took permits for 30,909 new housing units across Harris County in 2025 (16,940 single-family), 6.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Harris County get to work?
70.3% of Harris County's workers drive alone and 12.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Harris County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.4%±0.2 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7%±0.2 pts | 5.3% | +0.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 70.3%±0.3 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.7%±0.2 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.9%±0.3 pts | 14.4% | +8.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.0 min±0.2 | 26.7 min | −0.5 min |
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 are Harris County's census tracts?
Harris County is divided into 1,115 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $15,833 (Tract 3128) to $250,000 or more (Tract 5225).
All 1,115 census tracts of Harris County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Harris County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 70th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 254 |
| Median household income | 52nd of 253 |
| Median home value | 39th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 89th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23rd of 252 |
| Median age | 207th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Harris County 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.