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Population of Houston, Texas

StateTexas
Land Area (mi²)640.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)3,663.9/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.88% (20513)
Growth Since 20201.4% (32368)
Rank in State1st
Rank in Country4th

The population of Houston, TX in 2022 is estimated to be 2,345,606. This is an increase of 0.88% (20513 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Houston by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Houston by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Houston by Age

Houston Population Pyramid 2022
Houston Median Age
33.3
Total
33
Male
33.7
Female
Houston Sex Ratio
49.8%
1,152,063
Male
50.2%
1,161,175
Female
Houston Age Dependency Ratio
17.1
Old Age Dependency Ratio
38.5
Child Dependency Ratio
Houston Adults
1,741,268
Adults
(254,128 of whom are seniors) in Houston.

Population of Houston by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate