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Preparing Students for Life After High School

Explore the latest research from Houston and across Texas on how to best support students for success after graduation.

Economic Mobility in the Houston Area

Join the Kinder Institute for a webinar presenting findings from the Houston region’s first Economic Mobility Report.

How an oil crash reshaped Houston’s economy — and what it means for our future

A new Kinder Institute report details the long-lasting effects of the mid-2010s oil crash on economic mobility in Houston.

Who Skipped the 2024 Election in Harris County, Why They Did, and Potential Voting Behavior in 2026

Many nonvoting eligible voters reported feeling disengaged or dissatisfied with the electoral process, and many remain unregistered or unmotivated for the 2026 midterm elections.

Houston Area L.O.V.E. Survey: Results From a Pilot Study of Houston’s LGBTQ+ Communities

A survey of 1,000 people who are a part of the local LGBTQ+ community found wide-ranging experiences related to economic security, neighborhood belonging and healthcare access.

Asian American Community Study: The Infrastructure of Asian Community Life in the Houston Area

Community infrastructure helps Asian residents find support, maintain connections and feel that their communities have a place in the Houston area.

Political Influence, Representation, and Engagement Among Asian Americans in the Houston Area

Residents want Asian Americans’ voices more fully incorporated into public decision-making, and see a need for greater political engagement and representation for that to happen.

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.

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve better grief support. Here’s how we’re helping.

A Kinder Institute initiative delivers more accessible tools to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities navigate loss.

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.

Congress passed a landmark housing bill. Here’s why the impact on Houston might be minimal.

New federal laws promise to improve housing supply and affordability, but the provisions only scrape the surface of cost issues.