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.
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.
Perceptions of Crime & Safety in Houston
A large share of Houston-area residents perceive crime as a serious regional issue.
Houston-Area Residents’ Connections to Previously Incarcerated Individuals
Half of Houston-area residents know someone who has been incarcerated, though personal connections vary widely by neighborhood and race.
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.
Anti-Asian discrimination persists in Houston, survey data shows
A Kinder Institute survey found 40% of Houston-area Asian residents had recently been victims or known victims of discrimination.
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.
The Houston Area L.O.V.E. Survey is the first comprehensive, community-wide study of LGBTQ+ life in Greater Houston.
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.
Houston’s Asian population has blossomed for decades. These maps and charts document its rise.
Asian residents now account for nearly 10% of the local population, driven by a multiethnic embrace of the region.
Urban Edge’s most-read stories in 2025: Public housing, population growth articles top the list
These seven Urban Edge articles garnered the most reader interest in a busy year for Houston.
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