Demographics

Four Myths About Katrina’s Impact On Houston

10 years later, survey data reveal trends that add depth to the story of the devastating storm and its aftermath.

Research Over Coffee: How Foreign-Born Healthcare Workers Are Changing Houston

Doctors and nurses from foreign countries play a key role in improving the region’s communities – and its healthcare system.

Houston’s Changing Views on Gay Marriage, in Three Charts

Though Texas elected officials oppose gay marriage, residents of its biggest city support it

What the 1960s Can Teach Us About How Segregation Affects Aspirations

As schools become more homogenous, historic surveys of black students offer insights

Research Over Coffee: How to Best Prepare for a Coming Hurricane

Predictors indicate who’s likely to skip town when the big one hits