Body
Research
Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2022 Results
The 41st Kinder Houston Area Survey shares Houstonians’ views on the economy, crime, the pandemic and other issues related to the city’s demographic transformations.
REPORT: May 17, 2022 DEMOGRAPHICS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | EDUCATION
Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2021 Results
For the past four decades, Rice University’s Kinder Houston Area Survey (KHAS) has been tracking the changing attitudes and beliefs of Harris County residents. The 2021 survey summarizes the most consequential changes and their implications for public policy initiatives going forward.
REPORT: May 11, 2021 DEMOGRAPHICS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | EDUCATION
The Urban Sun Belt: An Overview
This report documents the unique set of urban challenges Sun Belt Cities face.
REPORT: June 11, 2020 DEMOGRAPHICS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2020 Results
For close to four decades, the Kinder Houston Area Survey has been tracking the changing attitudes and experiences of Houstonians.
REPORT: May 18, 2020 DEMOGRAPHICS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | EDUCATION
Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2019 Results
Through 38 years of Houston surveys, KHAS has tracked responses to the economic and demographic transformations of the Bayou City.
REPORT: May 13, 2019 DEMOGRAPHICS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | EDUCATION
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.
REPORT: June 7, 2018 DEMOGRAPHICS | IMMIGRATION | URBAN DISPARITY
Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2018 Results
37th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey
REPORT: April 23, 2018 DEMOGRAPHICS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | EDUCATION
Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Needs Assessment: Phase Two
The second phase of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research’s needs assessment work on behalf of the Greater Houston Community Foundation and the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.
REPORT: January 22, 2018 DEMOGRAPHICS | HOUSING | HURRICANE HARVEY
Cementing Millennials Downtown: Expressions and Impacts
This report explores how real estate developers are cementing Millennials in the downtowns of two Sun Belt cities, Phoenix and Houston, which are emerging sites of Millennial migration.
REPORT: January 18, 2018 DEMOGRAPHICS | HOUSING
Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Needs Assessment: Phase One
The first phase of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research’s needs assessment work on behalf of the Greater Houston Community Foundation and the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.
REPORT: November 13, 2017 DEMOGRAPHICS | HURRICANE HARVEY | URBAN DISPARITY
Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2017 Results
36th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey
REPORT: May 1, 2017 DEMOGRAPHICS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | EDUCATION
Taking Stock: Housing Trends in the Houston Area
A report analyzing housing trends in the Houston metropolitan area.
REPORT: April 3, 2017 DEMOGRAPHICS | HOUSING | URBAN PLANNING
This report attempts to assess and map the Opportunity Youth and Young Adult population as well outline strategies for success for educators, service providers and employers looking to prevent and combat disengagement.
REPORT: September 28, 2016 DEMOGRAPHICS | URBAN DISPARITY
The Shifting City: Houston's Unequal History of Racial Change
This report provides a comprehensive look at the evolution of the Houston area’s racial/ethnic composition on a small geographic scale.
REPORT: June 1, 2016 DEMOGRAPHICS | URBAN DISPARITY
Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2016 Results
35th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey
REPORT: April 25, 2016 DEMOGRAPHICS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | EDUCATION
Urban Edge
United Way data shows where Houstonians are struggling to make ends meet
According to the United Way of Greater Houston, more than 1 million households in the Greater Houston area are considered asset-limited, income-constrained and employed (ALICE) or are below the federal poverty level. These households — as many as 8 in 10 in some neighborhoods — are unable to afford basic necessities.
DATA: July 31, 2023 DEMOGRAPHICS | URBAN DISPARITY
With economic concerns rising, Houstonians want more done to address the gap between rich and poor
As economic aftershocks from the COVID-19 pandemic linger, Houstonians have a dimmer view of their prospects, according to the 42nd annual Kinder Houston Area Survey. With inflation and housing costs reaching record highs—and a potential recession on the horizon—optimism among survey respondents was at one of its lowest levels in nearly three decades. More than ever before, Houston residents are also in alignment that more must be done to close income gaps.
RESEARCH: May 12, 2023 DEMOGRAPHICS | URBAN DISPARITY
Harris County bounces back in a big way in 2022 population estimate
Harris County’s population growth has found renewed vigor after a year of stagnation, according to new Census estimates released today, but these gains were far overshadowed by more rapid suburban growth.
INSIGHTS: March 29, 2023 DEMOGRAPHICS
As part of a wide range of testimony before the state Senate finance committee, education commissioner Mike Morath told lawmakers that Texas is entering a new demographic era for public school enrollment.
INSIGHTS: February 15, 2023 DEMOGRAPHICS | EDUCATION
Fort Bend County found to be among the nation’s most prosperous for immigrants
In the past decade, immigrant populations fueled immense population growth in cities and suburbs in particular, according to a new report by the George W. Bush Institute. In the Houston metropolitan area, the report finds that immigrants are thriving best in Fort Bend County, ranked No. 8 in the country, and Brazoria County, ranked No. 15. Harris County was ranked No. 99.
INSIGHTS: January 19, 2023 DEMOGRAPHICS | IMMIGRATION
Events
Kinder Institute Forum: Robert L. Santos
Robert L. Santos, director of the U.S. Census Bureau, will discuss leveraging data to advance equity and diversity, lessons learned from the 2020 census, and plans to reach historically undercounted communities in 2030.
KINDER INSTITUTE FORUM: November 9, 2023 DEMOGRAPHICS | EDUCATION
Kinder Institute Luncheon 2023
The annual luncheon brings together hundreds of business, nonprofit and community leaders to learn about the leading issues facing our community and country.
LUNCHEON: May 15, 2023 DEMOGRAPHICS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | EDUCATION
Kinder Institute Luncheon 2022
After two years of virtual events, the 2022 Kinder Institute Luncheon will once again be one of Houston’s most insightful gatherings of business and community leaders!
LUNCHEON: May 17, 2022 DEMOGRAPHICS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | EDUCATION
Kinder Institute Lunch-Out 2021
The Kinder Institute held its 2021 annual luncheon on Tuesday, May 11 as a virtual Lunch-Out. Guests from Houston and around the world gathered online to hear Stephen Klineberg and other institute leaders share the findings from the 40th Kinder Houston Area Survey, and discuss key aspects of the institute’s transformative efforts in response to the challenges of the pandemic.
LUNCHEON: May 11, 2021 DEMOGRAPHICS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | EDUCATION
The Urban Sun Belt: Setting The Agenda
This webinar explores findings from a report from the Kinder Institute on the urban Sun Belt – covering such topics as demographic change, the economy, housing, and sprawl. A panel discussion follows the presentation
RESEARCH: June 11, 2020 DEMOGRAPHICS | HOUSING | TRANSPORTATION
Urban Reads: Stephen L. Klineberg
Kinder Institute Founding Director Stephen Klineberg talks with Director Bill Fulton about his new book, which tracks the progress of Houston during almost four decades of remarkable economic, demographic and technological change.
URBAN READS: June 3, 2020 DEMOGRAPHICS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | EDUCATION
Kinder Institute Lunch-Out 2020
Stephen Klineberg presents the findings from the 39th Kinder Houston Area Survey. The event also honors Rev. William A. Lawson with the 2020 Stephen L. Klineberg Award for more than 60 years of service to Houston and its people.
LUNCHEON: May 18, 2020 DEMOGRAPHICS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | EDUCATION
Kinder Institute Luncheon 2019
The 2019 Kinder Institute luncheon gathered thousands of Houston’s business, nonprofit and community leaders to hear Stephen Klineberg present the findings from the 38th annual Kinder Houston Area Survey. The event also honored Jeff Hines, president and CEO of Hines.
LUNCHEON: May 13, 2019 DEMOGRAPHICS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | EDUCATION
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,
LUNCHEON: April 23, 2018 DEMOGRAPHICS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | EDUCATION
Body
Physical Address
Rice University
Kraft Hall
6100 Main Street, Suite 305
Houston, TX 77005-1892