Harris County, Texas
Harris County is home to 4.84 million people. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Texas rate (13.8%). The median household income is $74,983.
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| Measure | Value | Texas | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,838,303 | 30,188,424 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $74,983 | $78,476 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 16.3% | 13.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 23.6% | 18.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 20.9% | 17.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.2% | 33.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $276,600 | $283,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,401 | $1,403 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 53.8% | 51.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 26.8% | 17.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 34.6 years | 35.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Brazoria County
- Chambers County
- Fort Bend County
- Galveston County
- Liberty County
- Montgomery County
- Waller County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.