Harris County, Texas Demographics 2026
Harris County, Texas has a population of 4,838,303, the 1st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $74,983 and the median home value is $276,600. The poverty rate is 16.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Harris County Quick Facts
How Harris County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,758,579 | 4,838,303 | +1.7% |
| Median household income | $73,104 | $74,983 | +2.6% |
| Median home value | $255,000 | $276,600 | +8.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Harris County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,328,253 | $64,813 | 19.9% | $277,800 |
| Pasadena | 149,433 | $64,927 | 18.9% | $209,600 |
| Pearland | 127,514 | $118,842 | 4.1% | $356,300 |
| The Woodlands | 121,002 | $140,701 | 5.5% | $511,700 |
| League City | 116,215 | $121,099 | 5.4% | $360,000 |
| Atascocita | 99,354 | $118,226 | 7.4% | $307,400 |
| Baytown | 85,205 | $59,910 | 18.2% | $197,300 |
| Missouri City | 76,558 | $94,390 | 7.1% | $311,400 |
| Spring | 68,580 | $88,997 | 10.4% | $231,500 |
| Channelview | 43,605 | $64,422 | 20.3% | $195,900 |
| Friendswood | 41,030 | $126,508 | 3.6% | $420,100 |
| La Porte | 36,730 | $80,753 | 12.2% | $234,600 |
| Mission Bend | 36,586 | $67,282 | 10.8% | $233,800 |
| Deer Park | 33,967 | $100,382 | 9.2% | $264,600 |
| Katy | 25,184 | $114,912 | 8.1% | $401,700 |
| Cloverleaf | 24,063 | $54,994 | 24.0% | $169,600 |
| Cinco Ranch | 18,611 | $161,972 | 7.3% | $475,600 |
| Stafford | 17,401 | $87,432 | 8.0% | $257,700 |
| Bellaire | 17,206 | $244,015 | 2.4% | $1,037,500 |
| Aldine | 17,167 | $44,455 | 30.3% | $103,200 |
| Humble | 16,521 | $57,011 | 18.8% | $216,400 |
| South Houston | 16,033 | $53,497 | 26.1% | $189,300 |
| West University Place | 14,982 | $250,000+ | 1.7% | $1,472,000 |
| Seabrook | 13,768 | $102,726 | 6.5% | $350,000 |
| Tomball | 13,655 | $78,562 | 9.2% | $364,300 |
| Webster | 12,366 | $61,264 | 13.7% | $281,400 |
| Galena Park | 10,487 | $51,220 | 20.9% | $117,700 |
| Jacinto City | 9,432 | $47,318 | 27.2% | $156,200 |
| Jersey Village | 7,817 | $79,750 | 6.1% | $346,900 |
| Highlands | 6,335 | $52,167 | 9.8% | $214,400 |
| Nassau Bay | 5,230 | $71,696 | 11.5% | $374,600 |
| Crosby | 4,617 | $59,241 | 36.8% | $226,700 |
| Hunters Creek Village | 4,390 | $250,000+ | 2.8% | $2,000,000+ |
| Spring Valley Village | 4,290 | $245,208 | 1.0% | $1,156,700 |
| Bunker Hill Village | 3,829 | $250,000+ | 4.5% | $2,000,000+ |
| Taylor Lake Village | 3,721 | $165,875 | 0.0% | $388,900 |
| Barrett | 3,273 | $48,125 | 34.0% | $190,000 |
| Piney Point Village | 3,097 | $250,000+ | 1.0% | $2,000,000+ |
| El Lago | 2,997 | $95,625 | 2.4% | $320,900 |
| Hedwig Village | 2,291 | $223,750 | 4.3% | $1,702,700 |
| Sheldon | 2,208 | $68,750 | 0.8% | N/A |
| Southside Place | 1,706 | $162,885 | 5.0% | $1,699,100 |
| Shoreacres | 1,580 | $130,815 | 3.2% | $287,100 |
| Hilshire Village | 1,220 | $250,000+ | 0.9% | $1,086,700 |
| Morgan's Point | 233 | $76,250 | 20.6% | $425,000 |
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Population Overview
Harris County is located in Texas with a total population of 4,838,303. It is the 1st most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 45 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Harris County is 34.6 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Harris County is $74,983. This is 4% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $276,600. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 54.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Harris County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 26.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (18.6% vs 11.9%).
Education
34.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Harris County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Harris County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Harris County, Texas?
Harris County has a population of 4,838,303, making it the 1st most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Harris County?
The median household income in Harris County is $74,983 with a poverty rate of 16.3%.
How many cities are in Harris County, Texas?
Harris County contains 45 Census-designated places.