The Houston Population Research Center collects and disseminates data to understand social and demographic change in Houston, Texas — the nation’s fourth-largest city and one of its most diverse.
The center provides analytic and methodological support to the Kinder Institute's other research activities to identify solutions to the city’s most pressing problems around housing, health, education, and economic mobility.
Additionally, the population center facilitates the collection and sharing of data to support other research efforts at Rice University focused on socioeconomic disparities and population change.
Beyond Dollars and Cents: Exploring Budgeting, Saving, and Financial Security in the Houston Area
This study explores Harris County residents’ financial security, looking at their budgeting and saving practices, barriers people face to budgeting and saving, and how these practices relate to someone being able to withstand economic shocks.
Coffee & Quality Case Study #2: Alexander Jewish Family Service
The second Coffee & Quality Case Study focused on Alexander Jewish Family Service, a social service nonprofit working with individuals of all ages located in southwest Houston.
Voting Intention and Election Concerns in Advance of the 2024 U.S. General Election
This study explores people’s intention to vote in the 2024 U.S. general election.
Mental Health and Well-Being of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Residents in the Houston Area
This series of briefs provides a demographic snapshot of lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals in the Houston area and looks at how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted their mental health and well-being. The series also explores mental health care service use and barriers to utilization.
This study aims to understand area residents’ experiences of incidents and crimes they believe to be motivated by bias or prejudice.
Housing Repair Needs Reported by Residents of Houston and Harris County
The Kinder Institute surveyed Houston and Harris County residents in targeted neighborhoods about the condition of their homes and neighborhoods.
Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2024 Results
The 43rd annual Kinder Houston Area Survey provides an unparalleled look at current conditions in the region as well as the “Houston of Tomorrow.”
Coffee & Quality Case Study #1: Angel Reach
This first Coffee & Quality Case Study focuses on Angel Reach, a nonprofit working with young people aging out of the foster care system and/or at risk of homelessness. The study seeks to understand the predictors and prerequisites of clients successfully completing Angel Reach's programming.
Election 2023: Overview of Residents’ Policy Preferences
This study surveyed Houston residents about their views on a variety of policy and budgetary solutions related to crime, infrastructure and housing challenges.
Election 2023: Priorities and Concerns of Houston Residents
This report identifies the city's current challenges and opportunities and what issues residents would like to see the next mayor address.
Rice University
Kraft Hall
6100 Main Street, Suite 305
Houston, TX 77005-1892
