Houston Residents

Diversity

A+

Based on ethnic and economic diversity.

Population

2,293,288

Unemployment Rate

4.4%

Poverty Rate

19.5%

Non-Citizens

19.4%

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the people who live in your area?

Based on 547 responses

A mixture of all the above
25%
Very friendly.
19%
Everyone keeps to themselves
14%
Varies from quiet to very friendly.
11%
People are usually very friendly, always greeting.
9%
Conservative but accepting
7%
No one pushes their beliefs on another
5%

Master's degree or higher
14%
national 13%
Bachelor's degree
21%
national 21%
Some college or associate's degree
23%
national 29%
High school diploma or equivalent
22%
national 26%
Less than high school diploma
21%
national 11%

Hispanic
45%
White
24%
African American
22%
Asian
7%
Two or more races
2%
Other race
0%
American Indian or Alaska native
0%
Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0%

Female
50%
Male
50%

<10 years
14%
10-17 years
11%
18-24 years
10%
25-34 years
18%
35-44 years
14%
45-54 years
12%
55-64 years
11%
65+ years
11%

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Income

Median Household Income

$56,019

National

$69,021

<$25k
21%
$25-$44k
20%
$45-$74k
21%
$75-$149k
23%
$150k+
15%

Median Individual Income

$30,438

National

$34,429

<$15k
25%
$15-$34k
31%
$35-$64k
23%
$65k+
21%

Community

Poll

70%

of residents say there is a good sense of community. 571 responses

Poll

51%

of people say LGBTQ+ residents are usually treated well, but there are still some people who aren't accepting of them. 561 responses

Poll

What is the most helpful tip for a new resident to know before moving to your area?

Based on 443 responses

Traffic can be bad at certain times of day
29%
Traffic is terrible
27%
Some of all the above
20%
People are very nice
6%
Be aware of crime
5%
You'll have to go in town for attractions
3%
Traffic is bad all the time!!!!
3%

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