Demographics

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.