World Population Review has Houston's population as 2,319,119. Houston is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually and its population has increased by 0.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,299,269 in 2020.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Houston was:
| Race | Population | Percentage (Of Total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 937,232 | 40.82% |
| Black or African American | 514,692 | 22.41% |
| Two or more Races | 341,089 | 14.85% |
| Other race | 327,517 | 14.26% |
| Asian | 157,978 | 6.88% |
| Native American | 16,580 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,165 | 0.05% |
Houston was formally incorporated as a city on June 5, 1837. (Wiki)
Houston is urban. However, Houston's geography doesn't clearly distinguish between the city and the suburbs. The city's lifestyle is largely suburban, and residents can choose between the city center and the suburbs.
The average household income in Houston is $97,458 with a poverty rate of 19.6%. World Population Review
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