Houston, TX Census Data
The largest city in Texas by population · 74 cities ranked
Houston is the largest city in Texas by population and ranks 53rd of 74 for median household income. With 2.3M residents, its poverty rate of 19.7% ranks among the higher rates in Texas. This snapshot draws from the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
Updated: 2026-04-13 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023
Population
2.3M
49.5% male · 50.5% female
Median Age
34.3
4.4 below the national average (38.7 yrs)
Median Household Income
$62,894
$15,644 below the national average ($78,538)
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.0%
1.0% above the national average (35.0%)
HS diploma or higher: 80.3%
Poverty Rate
19.7%
7.3% above the national average (12.4%)
Uninsured: 24.0%
Broadband Access
95.1%
5.4% above the national average (89.7%)
Median Home Value
$253,400
Median rent: $1,313 · 42% owner-occupied
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
Labor force participation: 62.6%
Per Capita Income
$39,664
Individual average income (not household)
Veteran Population
3.6%
Disability rate: 11.0%
How Houston Compares to Other Texas Cities
Rankings among all 74 Texas cities tracked in the 2023 ACS.
| Ranking | Position | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Largest by Population | 1st of 74 | Top 10% |
| Highest Median Income | 53rd of 74 | Bottom half |
| Lowest Poverty Rate | 61st of 74 | Bottom 25% |
| Highest Bachelor's Attainment | 34th of 74 | Top half |
| Highest Home Value | 43rd of 74 | Bottom half |
Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
Age Distribution
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Houston, TX Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Houston, TX?
The population of Houston, TX is 2.3M according to the 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median age is 34.3 years.
What is the median household income in Houston?
The median household income in Houston, TX is $62,894, below the national average of $78,538. Per capita income is $39,664.
What is the poverty rate in Houston?
The poverty rate in Houston, TX is 19.7%, compared to the national average of 12.4%. About 24.0% of residents lack health insurance.
What percentage of Houston residents have a college degree?
36.0% of adults (25+) in Houston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 80.3% have at least a high school diploma. The national average for bachelor's degree holders is 35.0%.
What is the median home value in Houston?
The median home value in Houston, TX is $253,400. Median rent is $1,313 per month, with 42% of housing units owner-occupied.
What is the racial makeup of Houston?
Houston's population is 35.5% White, 22.9% Black, 44.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 6.9% Asian (source: 2023 ACS).
How does Houston rank among Texas cities?
Houston is the 1st largest city in Texas by population, the 53rd highest for median household income, the 61st lowest for poverty rate, the 34th highest for bachelor's degree attainment among 74 ranked Texas cities.
What is the unemployment rate in Houston?
The unemployment rate in Houston, TX is 6.7%, with a labor force participation rate of 62.6%. Per capita income is $39,664.