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Demographic Data

The City of Houston’s Population is 2,328,285*
The land of area of Houston is 671.745 square miles

The Planning and Development Department uses information from the U.S. Census Bureau along with other agencies to develop demographic data and estimates for the City as well as City Council Districts and City Super Neighborhoods. Demographic data includes, but is not limited to: population, housing, household, income and other social characteristics. Please see official demographic descriptions for further details. For more information, please contact Larry Nierth at Larry.Nierth@houstontx.gov.

*Source: City’s Estimate using U.S. Census Bureau Housing Unit Methodology, July 1, 2023

Letter from U.S. Census Bureau - Revised July 1, 2022 Census Population and Housing Count

How We Compare

CoH Infographics   View the graphs, and charts that analyze how Houston compares with the largest cities in Texas and the U.S. in terms of Demographics, Social, Economic and Housing  characteristics.

 


Demographic Information

Note: All data are in .pdf or .xls or .xlsx format, unless otherwise indicated.

Online Demographic Dashboards Available for Council Districts and Super Neighborhoods!

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  • Housing Units 2010

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  • Ten Most Populous Metros in the US from 2010 to 2020

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  • Ten Most Populous Metros in the US Numerical Change from 2010 to 2020

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  • Auto-centric suburban style development

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  • Housing Units

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  • Ten Most Populous Cities in the US Percentage Change Census 2020

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  • Ten Most Populous Cities in the US Numerical Change Census 2020

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Census 2020 Data

2020 City of Houston Detailed Demographics and Housing Characteristics

Population Trend: Major Cities & Metros:

2020 City of Houston Population and Housing Trend:

2020 City of Houston Data by Blocks:

Demographic Quick Facts:

City/County/METRO Race and Ethnicity 2022 Landscape

City County Metro Race Ethnicity ACS 2022 Landscape

2022 Demographic Narrative Profiles
American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates, Released in December 2023 2022 City of Houston Data Profiles
American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates, Released in December 2023 2022 City of Houston Subject Tables
American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates, Released in December 2023 2022 City of Houston Detailed Tables
American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates, Released in December 2023

Council District Jurisdiction Tables

Council District Maps

Council District Data Profiles (2022 Demographics) Released in December 2023

Council District Demographic Subject Tables (2022 Demographics) Released in December 2023


Single Family permits 2014-2023:
Note, all of these files are Excel.

 

Multi-family permits 2014-2023:
Note, all of these files are Excel.

 

Demolition permits 2014-2023:
Note, all of these files are Excel.

 
 

Residential Permits Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2023

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Building Permits Graphic