The Kinder Institute for Urban Research builds better cities and improves lives through data, research, engagement and action.

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Celebrating 15 years

Since 2010, the Kinder Institute has helped Houston confront the realities of diversity, disaster and demographic change — and we're just getting started.

FEATURED STORY(opens in a new window)TIMELINE(opens in a new window)
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Hurricane Beryl: Recovery One Year Later

About 1 in 10 residents are still struggling to recover from Hurricane Beryl.

Coffee & Quality
Building the Data and Evaluation Capacity of Nonprofits in the Greater Houston Area

Through a series of case studies, the Kinder Institute is teaching organizations how to use their data to better serve the community.

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Sense of Achievement, Belonging and Connectedness

Young adults and low-income earners report feeling less connected and supported.

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Food Insecurity in Houston and Harris County

About 2 in 5 Houston and Harris County households are food insecure, nearly three times the national average.

PERSPECTIVES
Texas’ early childhood teachers need more specialized training. These new opportunities offer a path.
OCTOBER 23, 2025
What’s Texas State Technical College? A look at the school behind Proposition 1 on voters’ ballots.
OCTOBER 20, 2025
INSIGHTS
Harris County flood resilience plan aims to ready residents, businesses for next big storm
OCTOBER 16, 2025
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Interactive Data

Houston Community Data Connections

Updates to the Houston Community Data Connections data dashboard allow users to save their favorite indicators, share indicator-specific maps and locate a specific address on the map, among other features.

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