Harris County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Harris County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48201
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 201
Geography
- Land Area
- 1707.29 sq mi
- Water Area
- 70.07 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1777.36 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.857273
- Longitude
- -95.393037
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 4,055,641
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 2,892,435
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,531,564 | 62.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,524,079 | 37.6% |
| White | 1,280,107 | 31.6% |
| Black | 872,569 | 21.5% |
| Asian | 263,942 | 6.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5,202 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2,337 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 18,461 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,960,406 | 67.8% |
| Hispanic | 932,027 | 32.2% |
| White | 1,037,175 | 35.9% |
| Black | 675,114 | 23.3% |
| Asian | 221,058 | 7.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21,471 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,692 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 10,164 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 4,838,303
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $85,402
- Poverty Rate
- 16.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 777,921
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,666,127 | 34.4% |
| Black | 919,291 | 19.0% |
| Asian | 355,427 | 7.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 2,410,782
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,373,303 | 57.0% |
| Republican | 683,436 | 28.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 354,043 | 14.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,131,997 | 47.0% |
| Female | 1,276,794 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 993,661 | 41.2% |
| Hispanic | 700,763 | 29.1% |
| Black | 366,120 | 15.2% |
| Asian | 140,659 | 5.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,099,420
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 564,362 | 56.8% |
| Hispanic | 233,590 | 33.3% |
| Black | 147,741 | 40.4% |
| Asian | 54,315 | 38.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 493,687 | 43.6% |
| Female | 605,264 | 47.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 591,033 (19.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,072,128 (33.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 1,917,790
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $317,478
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,556
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.5%
- Public Transit
- 2.1%
- Work From Home
- 12.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.