Demographics

How Foreign-Born Residents Benefit City Economies

Nearly a quarter of Houston’s population was born abroad, giving the city greater access to foreign trade.

Should the Census add more choices on gender?

Starting in 2000, the Census offered more flexible choices when it comes to race. Should it offer broader choices on gender too?

Turf Wars: What racial boundaries tell us about 311 calls in the city

By analyzing nearly 8 million 311 reports in New York City, researchers paint a portrait of what drives local tensions.

Why there’s a disconnect between Texas voters and their lawmakers

Increasingly, Texans and their elected officials aren't seeing eye-to-eye. That's not just a coincidence.

What Millennials Think of Homeownership (and why it matters)

Optimistic about their own economic futures, they're still leery of the housing market almost a decade after the real estate bubble burst.