Houston, TX Demographics

A map of Houston's Population by Race

Houston, Texas had a population of 2,304,580 in 2020. It was 23.7% White, 22.1% Black, 7.2% Asian, 44.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Houston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Houston is the most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Houston's White Population

545,989 residents of Houston identify as White, or 23.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Houston less than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Houston is ranked #1374 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Houston is less White than neighboring West University Place (71.9% White), Southside Place (67% White), Hilshire Village (74.8% White), Bellaire (59.2% White), and Hunters Creek Village (80% White).

Houston's Black Population

509,479 residents of Houston identify as Black, or 22.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Houston slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Houston is ranked #121 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Houston is more Black than neighboring West University Place (0.8% Black), Southside Place (3.4% Black), Hilshire Village (2.6% Black), Bellaire (1.6% Black), and Hunters Creek Village (0.8% Black).

Houston's Asian Population

165,189 residents of Houston identify as Asian, or 7.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Houston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Houston is ranked #76 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Houston is less Asian than neighboring West University Place (12.6% Asian), Southside Place (13% Asian), Hilshire Village (8.5% Asian), Bellaire (23.7% Asian), and Hunters Creek Village (8% Asian).

Houston's Hispanic Population

1,013,423 residents of Houston identify as Hispanic, or 44.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Houston roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Houston is ranked #679 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Houston is more Hispanic than neighboring West University Place (9.4% Hispanic), Southside Place (11% Hispanic), Hilshire Village (11% Hispanic), Bellaire (10.6% Hispanic), and Hunters Creek Village (7.7% Hispanic).

Houston's Native American/Other Population

16,513 residents of Houston 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 Houston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Houston is ranked #732 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Houston is more Native American/Other than neighboring West University Place (0.5% Native American/Other), Southside Place (0.2% Native American/Other), Hilshire Village (0.5% Native American/Other), and Hunters Creek Village (0.6% Native American/Other).

Houston's Multiracial Population

53,987 residents of Houston identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Houston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Houston is ranked #1133 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Houston is less Multiracial than neighboring West University Place (4.7% Multiracial), Southside Place (5.4% Multiracial), Hilshire Village (2.7% Multiracial), Bellaire (4.1% Multiracial), and Hunters Creek Village (2.9% Multiracial).

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