Harris County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48201 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,838,303 | — | #3 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,983 | -0.2% | #842 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.6 years | -11.1% | #2,997 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $276,600 | -1.9% | #747 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,401 | +20.5% | #316 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% | +29.0% | #2,172 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Harris County has a population of 4,838,303, making it the #3 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.6 years, which is 11.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Harris County is $74,983, ranking #842 out of 3,222 counties — 0.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.3% and unemployment stands at 6.7%.
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The median home value in Harris County is $276,600 (-1.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,401/mo and the homeownership rate is 54.7%.
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79.1% of residents in Harris County have health insurance coverage, which is 13.7% below the national rate.
About Harris County, Texas
Harris County, Texas has a total population of 4,838,303, making it the 3rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Harris County is 34.6 years, which is 11.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Harris County is $74,983, which ranks #842 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7%.
The median home value in Harris County is $276,600, 1.9% below the national median. Renters in Harris County pay a median gross rent of $1,401 per month. The homeownership rate is 54.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Harris County, 34.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 79.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.1 min.
Harris County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (26.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (18.6%).
All data for Harris County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.