The Rise of the “Nones” and Other Shifts in Area Residents’ Religious Identity and Attitudes
Changes in religious identity are strongly associated with attitudes toward diversity and government programs.
The Rise of the “Nones” and Other Shifts in Area Residents’ Religious Identity and Attitudes
Changes in religious identity are strongly associated with attitudes toward diversity and government programs.
Generational Differences among African Americans in Their Perceptions of Economic Opportunity
Why do more African-American Millennials than those in the earlier generations believe that blacks have the same opportunities as whites?
The Intensity of Abortion Attitudes and Voting Behavior in Houston
Polling may portend a gradual decline in the numbers of intensely religious anti-choice voters in the years ahead.
Toward a More Tolerant and Denser Houston
Survey results suggest attitudes about density are connected to attitudes about diversity, hinting at the Houston's future.
Urban Review: Texas Highways Forever, A Digital Humanities Response to Family Separation and More
In this week's roundup: basic universal income, mapping ICE, the future of bus driving and why Texas keeps building highways.
The "Done Deal" Diversification Continues in Houston Area, According to New Census Estimates
The latest county-level estimates from the Census Bureau show which populations are growing the fastest and where.
Refugee Realities: Between National Challenges and Local Responsibilities in Houston, TX
This report provides a comprehensive picture of ongoing challenges to refugee resettlement in Houston.
A new report sheds light on how assistance for refugees has shifted its focus to short-term employment, at the expense of the new arrivals' well-being.
Urban Review: School Safety, New Urbanism and Racial Change in Suburban Atlanta and Hurricane Season
This week, the Texas governor's 40-point response to school shooting, a study of racial change in suburban Atlanta, prepping for hurricane season and more.
Chart: Sun Belt Cities Lead Population Growth
San Antonio, Phoenix and Dallas were among the cities with the biggest population gains between 2016 and 2017, according to census estimates.
Houston Gets Poor Ratings for Civic Health
A new study looked at everything from political participation and civic involvement to social connectedness.
Kinder Institute Luncheon 2018
Stephen Klineberg presented the 37th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey, which tracked not only the transformations of our great city, but also how residents' views changed in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. This year's event honored Angela Blanchard, long-time leader of BakerRipley,
Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2018 Results
37th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey
Within Houston's Diversity, A Complicated Story Still Being Told
Surveys offer insights into how experiences within one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the country vary depending on background.
Houston Area Offers Mixed Experiences for Muslim Communities
Survey results show increasingly positive views toward Muslims in the Houston area, but it's still less than half of respondents who feel that way.
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