Texas Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,838,303 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,834 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 70 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $74,983 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,006 |
| Median Home Value | $276,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,917,790 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 961,436 (50.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 795,728 (41.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 160,626 (8.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,757,164 |
| Average Household Size | 2.73 |
| Family Households | 1,164,379 (66.3%) |
The table below compares Harris County to the other 254 counties and county equivalents in Texas by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 2 | 100th |
| Median Household Income | # 52 | 80th |
| Per Capita Income | # 38 | 85th |
| Diversity Index | # 6 | 98th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Texas Census Data Comparison Tool.
