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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Coffee & Quality Case Study #4: HAAM Social Services
This fourth Coffee & Quality case study focuses on HAAM Social Services, which supports residents in northeast Harris and east Montgomery counties with basic needs, education and job assistance.
How Food Insecurity Intersects With Health in Houston and Harris County
Families experiencing food insecurity are more than twice as likely to report poor or fair physical health compared with those who are food secure.
What’s Important to Workers and Changing Careers in the Greater Houston Area
Work-life balance, salary and enjoyment are top priorities for Greater Houston-area workers when looking for a job.
Low-income students are still being left behind, according to a new assessment of the state’s school accountability system.
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.
Hurricane Beryl: Recovery One Year Later
About 1 in 10 residents are still struggling to recover from Hurricane Beryl.
Sense of Achievement, Belonging and Connectedness
Young adults and low-income earners report feeling less connected and supported.
Attitudes Toward Mass Deportation and Immigration Policy Preferences
Nearly 10,000 residents were surveyed regarding their preferences for various immigration policies, including mass deportation.
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.
This study examines the short- and long-term recovery of Houston-area residents following Hurricane Beryl and other severe weather events occurring between April and July 2024.
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