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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 infographics that illustrate how Houston compares with the ten largest cities in the U.S. in terms of DemographicsSocialEconomic and Housing  characteristics.

 


Demographic Information

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

  • 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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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 - Feb. 2023

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Building Permits Graphic