Kinder Houston Area Survey: 2026 Results
Residents are concerned about job prospects, mounting financial pressures and environmental hazards. This report also examines how social cohesion is related to resident well-being.
Asian American Community Study: Individual and Household Characteristics
Houston’s Asian community is highly diverse, predominantly foreign-born and generally well-educated.
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ICJ Enrollment Determinations: Where Navigator Judgment and the Data Diverge
This study finds that navigator enrollment decisions in the ICJ program largely align with a predictive model of client readiness and explores outcomes of diverging cases.
Declining Fertility in the Greater Houston Area: Trends by Age, Race, and Ethnicity
Fertility rates declined substantially across Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend, Galveston and Brazoria counties between 2003 and 2024, consistent with broader trends in Texas and the United States.
Planning for the Next Disaster: Household Preparedness in the Houston Area
Disaster preparedness and confidence vary significantly by income.
How Voter Identity and Intention Shaped Who Voted in the 2024 General Election in Harris County
Voter identity and intention were the primary predictors of voter turnout in Harris County during the 2024 presidential election.
Food Insecurity Among Households With Children in Harris County
Half of households with children reported food insecurity, nearly three times the national estimate for households with children.
Perceptions of Crime & Safety in Houston
A large share of Houston-area residents perceive crime as a serious regional issue.
Concern for Democracy and the U.S. Political System Among Houston-Area Residents
Most Houston residents value democracy, yet widespread dissatisfaction with the U.S. political system leaves many local residents wanting societal change.
As homeowners insurance premiums continue to outpace both inflation and wage growth, they are altering the accessibility of homeownership.
Mexican Migrants in Houston: Patterns of Migration Over Time
Today's Mexican migrants in Houston are older, more educated and more likely to be married. As traditional family networks weaken, they are increasingly becoming long-term residents, reshaping the city's social and economic landscape.
Discrimination Experiences in Greater Houston: Prevalence, Types, Perpetrators and Health Impacts
This study examines residents' experiences with various forms of discrimination and their broader impacts.
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