Houston, Texas

Population Data for Houston, TX:

Population – 2571090
Male – 49.84 %
Female – 50.16 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 51.74 %
Hispanic – 35.98 %
African American – 22.82 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.44 %
Asian – 6.09 %

Geographic Data for Houston, Texas:

Population Density – 3,108.26 per sq. mi
Elevation – 39 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Houston:

In Elementary School – 333,467 (46.02 %)
In High School – 151,601 (20.92 %)
In College – 145,747 (20.11 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 277,306 (17.71 %)
Associate’s Degree – 67,835 (4.33 %)
Some College, No Degree – 310,756 (19.85 %)
High School Graduate – 325,141 (20.77 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 215,459 (13.76 %)

Employment and Household Data for Houston, TX:

Percentage of People Employed – 60.10 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.49 %
Unemployment Level – 6.95 %

Median Household Income – $44,838.20
Average Household Size – 2.78

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 38.70 %
2 Vehicles – 33.37 %
3 or more Vehicles – 11.21 %

Average Cost to Rent in Houston - $56,807 per month