Statistics for Harris County
Latest official figures for Harris County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 5,045,026 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 34.6 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 65,753 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 30,892 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 13.1 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 6.15 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 5 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 16.7 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 74,983 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 592,750.6 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 3.8 % | 2024 |