Houston, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Houston, Texas is 2,300,419 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Texas. The median household income is $62,894, the median home value is $253,400, and the median age is 34.3.
The population has grown 13.8% since 2010 (2,100,280 → 2,390,125).
2,300,419
Population
3590
People / sq mi
$62,894
Median Income
$253,400
Median Home Value
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Houston covers 640.8 sq mi of land at 3590 people per square mile.
About Houston, TX
Homeownership is the standout figure in Houston: 42.0% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 2,300,419 residents, Houston is a city in Texas. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Texas in the country, at #1 by population.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $62,894, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 16.1%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $253,400, with typical rent around $1,313.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 36.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. Around 11.7% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Houston city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Houston city had a population of 2,100,280 in 2010 and 2,390,125 in 2024, a 13.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,390,125 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.93%.
2,390,125
Population (2024)
2,100,280
Population (2010)
2,390,125
Peak (2024)
0.93%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,100,280 |
| 2011 | 2,126,032 |
| 2012 | 2,161,593 |
| 2013 | 2,199,391 |
| 2014 | 2,241,826 |
| 2015 | 2,286,908 |
| 2016 | 2,309,544 |
| 2017 | 2,316,750 |
| 2018 | 2,318,573 |
| 2019 | 2,320,268 |
| 2020 | 2,298,945 |
| 2021 | 2,291,070 |
| 2022 | 2,314,258 |
| 2023 | 2,346,908 |
| 2024 | 2,390,125 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.5% |
| Black or African American | 22.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$62,894
Median Household Income
$41,142
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$253,400
Median Home Value
$1,313
Median Rent
42.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
80.3%
High School+
36.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.3%
Drive Alone
69.7%
Public Transit
11.7%
Work From Home
27.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
18.0%
Foreign Born
52.8%
Non-English at Home
3.6%
Veterans
11.0%
With Disability
76.0%
Health Insurance
95.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.4% |
| Construction | 11.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7.6% |
| Retail Trade | 6.7% |
| Information | 6.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.1% |
| Public Administration | 2.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Houston, Texas has a population of 2,300,419 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Texas.
The median household income in Houston, Texas is $62,894, with 16.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Houston, Texas is $253,400, with median monthly rent at $1,313 and a homeownership rate of 42.0%.
The median age in Houston, Texas is 34.3 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.
The population has grown 13.8% since 2010 (2,100,280 → 2,390,125).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.