Harris County, TX — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
4,758,579
Male
2,366,425
49.7%
Female
2,392,154
50.3%
Median Age
34.4 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.7
Foreign Born
26.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher21.8%
High School or Higher36.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
3.2%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
11.3%
Married
38.4%
Harris County, TX has a population of 4,758,579 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 34.4 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 40.1% of the population. 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 26.4% of residents are foreign-born.