Research

District Demographic Change Dashboard

Explore population estimates, enrollment rates and other demographic indicators for each of the 68 school districts in the Houston Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Hurricane Beryl: Disruptions Nearly 18 Months After the Storm

While most of the Houston region had recovered from Hurricane Beryl, 6% of residents were still struggling nearly 18 months after the storm.

Changes in Attitudes and Personal Impacts of Mass Deportation

An estimated 750,000 Houston-area residents know someone detained and possibly deported in 2025.

Asian American Community Study: Perspectives From the 2025 Kinder Houston Area Survey

Houston’s diversity and affordability continue to attract Asian residents, but economic inequality persists.

Use of Predatory Lending Products in the Houston Area

About 1 in 5 Houston-area residents used a predatory lending product in the past year, often to cover basic needs.

Coffee & Quality Case Study #5: CollegeCommunityCareer

This Coffee & Quality case study finds that CollegeCommunityCareer students who stayed engaged in programs and participated in summer activities had better college outcomes.

Asian American Community Study: Political and Social Attitudes

Asian communities tend to be ideologically moderate, with political identities evenly split and shaped by ethnic and generational differences.

Asian American Community Study: Experiences with Discrimination

In the Houston area, about 4 in 10 Asian residents reported experiencing discrimination in the past year.

Asian American Community Study: Creating Identity

Majorities of Asian residents align on what matters most to their identity: family, gender, ethnicity and “being American.”

Housing Quality Registry: Preliminary Data

Common housing quality issues include concerns about drinking water quality, water damage not caused by flooding and poor window insulation.