Demographics

Who's Out of Work In Houston?

More than 358,000 people between the ages of 25 and 64 are out of work in Harris County, according to a new report.

Houston's Harris County Still Growing, According to 2016 Estimates

Harris County still younger and more diverse than the country as a whole.

Conroe’s ‘Small-Town Feel’, Access to Amenities Factor in Rapid Growth

For folks in Conroe, small-town living with amenities nearby help explain its spot as the fastest growing city in the country.

Houston and Harris County Went Even More Blue in 2016. When Will Texas?

A boost in Hispanic voter turnout was credited for Democratic wins in Houston's Harris County, but will Texas follow?

Report: Millennials are Flocking to the Suburbs

Houston's millennial population is growing more quickly in the suburbs than in the urban core.

With Intermarriage Increasing Nationally, Why Does Houston Lag Behind?

Houston is diverse. But its marriages? That's a different story.

Five Facts About the Sad State of Local Politics

Most mayoral elections included in the analysis went unopposed.

Houston Suburb Named America's Fastest-Growing City

Several Texas communities top the list.

Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2017 Results

36th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey

Millennials Driving Increasing Acceptance of Immigrants In Houston

Houston's attitude towards immigrants is shifting, but it's not because people are changing their minds. It's because millennials are taking over.

Is Houston’s Diversity More Than Just a Talking Point?

Though Houston's advocates often tout the region's diversity, survey data suggests residents are wary of actually living in diverse neighborhoods.

In Los Angeles, 25 Years After Riots, Poll Finds Fears of Unrest Increasing

Saturday marks the anniversary of the start of the six-day riot that redefined a city.

Study Shows How Black Male Students Can Benefit from Having Black Teachers

Black teachers may be more likely to have higher expectations of black students, researchers say.

Taking Stock: Housing Trends in the Houston Area

A report analyzing housing trends in the Houston metropolitan area.

As Immigration Slows, What's Next for Houston's Hispanic Community?

What might a shift in the source of the Hispanic community's growth mean?