Demographics

Memo to Cities: Most Cyclists Aren’t Urban Hipsters

There’s a prevailing stereotype of cyclists as upwardly mobile urbanites who use bikes by choice. But what about the working poor who bike because it’s all they can afford?

What We Mean When We Talk About Immigrant “Integration”

Even when communities embrace foreigners, integration can be fraught with hurdles.

What Copenhagen and Houston Tell Us About How “Trust” Affects Cities

You’d be hard pressed to find two Western cities that are more different than Houston and Copenhagen. The reason for that may have something to with the idea of trust.

How Diversification is Changing America’s Families

As both Houston and the United States become more diverse, study sheds lights on what that means closer to home.

How Your Career May Influence Your Thoughts On Immigration

It’s all related to the competitiveness of your occupation.

Four Myths About Katrina’s Impact On Houston

10 years later, survey data reveal trends that add depth to the story of the devastating storm and its aftermath.

Research Over Coffee: How Foreign-Born Healthcare Workers Are Changing Houston

Doctors and nurses from foreign countries play a key role in improving the region’s communities – and its healthcare system.

Houston’s Changing Views on Gay Marriage, in Three Charts

Though Texas elected officials oppose gay marriage, residents of its biggest city support it

What the 1960s Can Teach Us About How Segregation Affects Aspirations

As schools become more homogenous, historic surveys of black students offer insights

Research Over Coffee: How to Best Prepare for a Coming Hurricane

Predictors indicate who’s likely to skip town when the big one hits

To see the legacy of slavery, look at present-day school systems

Slavery has long since been abolished in the U.S. but the affect of its legacy may still linger in our education system.

The fastest growing city in America? You will never believe.

Many cities in Texas are growing faster than cities across America, but you will never guess what city is growing the fastest.

Houston Poised to Become Country’s #3 City

Based on current growth trends, Houston’s population could exceed that of Chicago by 2030.

When “Diverse” Neighborhoods Are More Segregated Than They Appear

Even when residents of different races live near each, their lives may not overlap in meaningful ways.

How Foreign-Born Residents Benefit City Economies

Nearly a quarter of Houston’s population was born abroad, giving the city greater access to foreign trade.