Harris County's estimated 2026 population is 5,093,721 with a growth rate of 0.97% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Harris County is the largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 4,107,542 and has seen a growth of 24.01% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34.6 years
Female: 35.1 years
Male: 34 years
There are 3,585,232 adults, (567,148 of whom are seniors) in Harris County.
Female: 2,433,408 (50.3%)
Male: 2,404,895 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Harris County includes 34.44% White, 19% Black or African American, 13.96% other race, 7.35% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,666,127 | 34.44% |
| Two or more races | 1,168,103 | 24.14% |
| Black or African American | 919,291 | 19% |
| Other race | 675,377 | 13.96% |
| Asian | 355,427 | 7.35% |
| Native American | 49,729 | 1.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4,249 | 0.09% |
Harris County's average per capita income is $49,154. Household income levels show a median of $74,983. The poverty rate stands at 16.25%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,138 | $157,316 |
| Families | $88,512 | $127,970 |
| Households | $74,983 | $111,429 |
| Non Families | $51,795 | $73,453 |
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