Demographics

Harris County No Longer Leads Country in Population Growth

After eight years at the top, Harris County falls to Maricopa County.

Mapping Montrose's Gay History

One researcher explores how Montrose came to be the center of gay social and political life in Houston.

America's Conundrum: For Many, The Cities With Jobs Are Too Expensive To Live In

It's no surprise Americans are moving half as much as they used to.

Diversity is on the Rise in Urban and Rural Communities, and It's Here to Stay

Throughout history, notions of who belongs in American society have expanded to incorporate new groups. History could repeat itself for today’s immigrants -- if they're given a chance.

Urban Data Platform

The Urban Data Platform is a computing environment and secure data repository of research-ready geocoded data for the Houston metropolitan area, facilitating cross-disciplinary research and community investigations.

Houston Ranks Last in Job Creation in 2016

Today, Houston finds itself in the company of cities like Hartford and Birmingham.

Houston Refugee Resettlement Groups Scramble to Welcome Families

A ban on refugees was temporarily suspended by a court order. But refugees and resettlement agencies face an uncertain future.

As Anti-Sanctuary Bill Advances, Estimates Reveal Size of Undocumented Population

A proposed state bill seeks to punish so-called sanctuary cities and campuses, but what kind of impact could it have locally? A quick look at the numbers.

5 Graphs That Help Explain Where Houston Stood in 2016

A snapshot of some of the Kinder Institute's most important findings of 2016, presented visually.

Houston in 2016, As Told Through 5 Maps

These maps reveal the level of economic and racial segregation in Houston -- and point toward a worsening divide.

Latino Representation Growing in Houston Leadership

New police chief is latest in an ongoing trend.

How African Immigrants Are Creating a New Identity for Themselves in Houston

A researcher discusses the group that's more than 60,000 strong in the Houston area.

These Charts Show Poverty's Startling Spread Across Houston

Houston's economy has surged in recent years. So why is poverty expanding here?

Despite Trump's Win, Texas Election Results Offer a Glimpse at Electorate's Shifting Demographics

Trump won Texas, but the numbers might reveal a shifting electorate.

How Houston Immigrants -- And Their Kids -- View Relationships

A study looks at attitudes around interracial dating, same sex marriage and working mothers in Houston's diverse communities.