DEMOGRAPHICS

The City of Houston’s population is 2,257,412*
*Statistics as of January 1, 2010

Demographic Data

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 call (713) 837-7839.

Links to Demographic Information

General Demographic Information For The Houston Area

• Annual Population Estimates for Houston: 1980-2009
• 2000 Land Use and Demographic Profile
• 2000 Houston Housing and Households Study
• 2009 How We Compare Study (PDF)
• Population Projections 2000-2060

U.S. Census Information

• Census Information for City Council Districts
• 2000 Census Index by Council District Boundaries (detailed information)
• City of Houston Maps by Council Districts
• 2000 Census Data - A 4-page City Profile -General Demographic Characteristics
• Census Data - City of Houston by Race/Ethnicity 1980-2000
• 2000 Census - Demographics by Super Neighborhood ( Detailed Breakdown )
  • 2000 Census Index: Age/Ethnic/Race/Employment
  • 2000 Census Index: Housing
• Super Neighborhood Demographic Estimates for 2008 – 2013

2008 American Community Survey data

• Demographic data
• Social data
• Economic data
• Housing data

2009 Texas Workforce Commission Statistics*
(*updated every 3 months)

• Total Employment
• Total Unemployed
• Unemployment Rate

U.S. Census Information by Super Neighborhood Maps
Ethnic Change by Super Neighborhood from 1990 to 2000

• Non Hispanic Asian Population Change
• Non-Hispanic Black Population Change
• Hispanic Population Change
• Non-Hispanic White Population

Harris County in Quadrants ( information courtesy of Houston Galveston Area Council)

• Harris County 1
• Harris County 2
• Harris County 3
• Harris County 4
• Harris County 5
• Super Neighborhood Map (very large file)
• Super Neighborhood Demographics ( Overview)

For more detailed Census Data, please visit www.census.gov.