Harris County Demographics

A map of Harris County's Population by Race

Harris County, Texas had a population of 4,731,145 in 2020. It was 27.7% White, 18.7% Black, 7.3% Asian, 43.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Harris County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Harris County is the most populous county of the 254 counties in Texas.

Harris County's White Population

1,309,593 residents of Harris County identify as White, or 27.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Harris County less than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Harris County is ranked #228 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Harris County is less White than neighboring Montgomery County (59.9% White), Fort Bend County (29.6% White), Waller County (41.4% White), Liberty County (54.6% White), and Brazoria County (43.5% White).

Harris County's Black Population

885,517 residents of Harris County identify as Black, or 18.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Harris County slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Harris County is ranked #17 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Harris County is more Black than neighboring Montgomery County (5.5% Black), Liberty County (7.7% Black), and Brazoria County (14.4% Black). Harris County is less Black than neighboring Fort Bend County (20.4% Black), and Waller County (21.3% Black).

Harris County's Asian Population

344,762 residents of Harris County identify as Asian, or 7.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Harris County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Harris County is ranked #6 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Harris County is more Asian than neighboring Montgomery County (3.5% Asian), Waller County (1.4% Asian), Liberty County (0.5% Asian), and Brazoria County (7.1% Asian). Harris County is less Asian than neighboring Fort Bend County (22.1% Asian).

Harris County's Hispanic Population

2,034,709 residents of Harris County identify as Hispanic, or 43.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Harris County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Harris County is ranked #75 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Harris County is more Hispanic than neighboring Montgomery County (26.4% Hispanic), Fort Bend County (24.1% Hispanic), Waller County (32.5% Hispanic), Liberty County (33.6% Hispanic), and Brazoria County (31% Hispanic).

Harris County's Native American/Other Population

34,893 residents of Harris County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Harris County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Harris County is ranked #104 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Harris County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montgomery County (0.8% Native American/Other), and Waller County (0.9% Native American/Other).

Harris County's Multiracial Population

121,671 residents of Harris County identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Harris County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Harris County is ranked #152 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Harris County is more Multiracial than neighboring Waller County (2.4% Multiracial). Harris County is less Multiracial than neighboring Montgomery County (3.9% Multiracial), Fort Bend County (3.1% Multiracial), Liberty County (2.9% Multiracial), and Brazoria County (3.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.