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Compared to Distribution

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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Harris

Community / Demographics

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Community / Demographics

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris Population Asian

Current Value:

County: Harris Population Asian

7.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (5.7%), Harris has a value of 7.5%.
TX Value
(5.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.3%), Harris has a value of 7.5%.
US Value
(6.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (7.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.5%).
Prior Value
(7.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Population Black or African American

Current Value:
20.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (13.4%), Harris has a value of 20.6%.
TX Value
(13.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.6%), Harris has a value of 20.6%.
US Value
(13.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (20.6%) is greater  than the previously measured value (20.4%).
Prior Value
(20.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Population Hispanic or Latino

Current Value:
44.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (40.2%), Harris has a value of 44.6%.
TX Value
(40.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (19.1%), Harris has a value of 44.6%.
US Value
(19.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (44.6%) is greater  than the previously measured value (44.3%).
Prior Value
(44.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

0.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (0.2%), Harris has a value of 0.1%.
TX Value
(0.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (0.3%), Harris has a value of 0.1%.
US Value
(0.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (0.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.1%).
Prior Value
(0.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Population Over Age 65

Current Value:

County: Harris Population Over Age 65

11.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (13.4%), Harris has a value of 11.7%.
TX Value
(13.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (17.3%), Harris has a value of 11.7%.
US Value
(17.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (11.7%) is greater  than the previously measured value (11.4%).
Prior Value
(11.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Population Over Age 65 (Count)

Current Value:
521,651
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Population Two or More Races

Current Value:
2.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (2.3%), Harris has a value of 2.1%.
TX Value
(2.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.0%), Harris has a value of 2.1%.
US Value
(3.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (2.1%) is greater  than the previously measured value (2.0%).
Prior Value
(2.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Population Under Age 18

Current Value:

County: Harris Population Under Age 18

25.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (24.8%), Harris has a value of 25.7%.
TX Value
(24.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Harris has a value of 25.7%.
US Value
(21.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (25.7%) is less  than the previously measured value (25.9%).
Prior Value
(25.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Population Under Age 5

Current Value:

County: Harris Population Under Age 5

6.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (6.3%), Harris has a value of 6.7%.
TX Value
(6.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (5.6%), Harris has a value of 6.7%.
US Value
(5.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (6.7%) is less  than the previously measured value (6.8%).
Prior Value
(6.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Population White

Current Value:

County: Harris Population White

68.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (77.4%), Harris has a value of 68.5%.
TX Value
(77.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (75.5%), Harris has a value of 68.5%.
US Value
(75.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (68.5%) is less  than the previously measured value (68.9%).
Prior Value
(68.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Current Value:
27.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (39.8%), Harris has a value of 27.1%.
TX Value
(39.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (58.9%), Harris has a value of 27.1%.
US Value
(58.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (27.1%) is less  than the previously measured value (27.7%).
Prior Value
(27.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Total Population

Current Value:

County: Harris Total Population

4,835,125
People
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Harris (4,835,125) is greater  than the previously measured value (4,781,337).
Prior Value
(4,781,337)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Veteran Population

Current Value:

County: Harris Veteran Population

4.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (6.5%), Harris has a value of 4.4%.
TX Value
(6.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.6%), Harris has a value of 4.4%.
US Value
(6.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris

Community / Public Safety

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Community / Public Safety

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Bicyclist Collisions

0.4
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (0.2), Harris has a value of 0.4 which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(0.2)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (0.2), Harris has a value of 0.4 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(0.2)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (0.4) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.3).
Prior Value
(0.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions

10.5
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 10.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 20.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.5.
TX Counties
(2014-2018)
The distribution is based on data from 136 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 10.5 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.2.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,266 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (12.9), Harris has a value of 10.5 which is lower and better.
TX Value
(12.9)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (11.4), Harris has a value of 10.5 which is lower and better.
US Value
(11.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (10.5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (10.4).
Prior Value
(10.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (10.1), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(10.1)

County: Harris Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motorcycle Collisions

1.4
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (1.5), Harris has a value of 1.4 which is lower and better.
TX Value
(1.5)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.4), Harris has a value of 1.4.
US Value
(1.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (1.4) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.4).
Prior Value
(1.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Pedestrian Collisions

2.5
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (2.2), Harris has a value of 2.5 which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(2.2)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.9), Harris has a value of 2.5 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(1.9)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (2.5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (2.4).
Prior Value
(2.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths

Current Value:
31.2%
Percent of driving deaths with alcohol involvement
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 31.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 29.5%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 31.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,116 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (25.2%), Harris has a value of 31.2% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(25.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (26.3%), Harris has a value of 31.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(26.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (31.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (32.1%).
Prior Value
(32.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris

Community / Social Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Community / Social Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris Children in Single-Parent Households

Current Value:
27.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 27.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 23.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.7%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 27.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (25.6%), Harris has a value of 27.4% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(25.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (24.9%), Harris has a value of 27.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(24.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Linguistic Isolation

Current Value:

County: Harris Linguistic Isolation

11.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 11.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.2%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 215 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 11.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,252 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (7.0%), Harris has a value of 11.3% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (4.2%), Harris has a value of 11.3% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(4.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris People 65+ Living Alone

Current Value:

County: Harris People 65+ Living Alone

23.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 23.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 29.0%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 23.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (23.9%), Harris has a value of 23.9%.
TX Value
(23.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (26.4%), Harris has a value of 23.9% which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris People 65+ Living Alone (Count)

Current Value:
124,821
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Social Associations

Current Value:

County: Harris Social Associations

5.5
Membership associations per 10,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 5.5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 10.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 6.9.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 5.5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 10.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.9.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (7.4), Harris has a value of 5.5 which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(7.4)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (9.1), Harris has a value of 5.5 which is lower and worse.
US Value
(9.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (5.5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5.5).
Prior Value
(5.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Substantiated Child Abuse Rate

Current Value:
5.2
Cases per 1,000 children
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 5.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.4.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 241 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (9.1), Harris has a value of 5.2 which is lower and better.
TX Value
(9.1)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (9.2), Harris has a value of 5.2 which is lower and better.
US Value
(9.2 in 2019)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Children's Bureau
Compared to the prior value, Harris (5.2) is less and better than the previously measured value (5.3).
Prior Value
(5.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.7), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.7)

County: Harris

Community / Transportation

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Community / Transportation

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris Households without a Vehicle

Current Value:
6.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 6.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.2%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 6.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (5.3%), Harris has a value of 6.7% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(5.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (8.3%), Harris has a value of 6.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(8.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

County: Harris Mean Travel Time to Work

29.0
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 29.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.3.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 252 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 29.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (26.6), Harris has a value of 29.0 which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(26.6)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (26.7), Harris has a value of 29.0 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(26.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Solo Drivers with a Long Commute

Current Value:
46.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 46.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 31.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 42.0%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 46.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 41.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (38.9%), Harris has a value of 46.9% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(38.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (36.4%), Harris has a value of 46.9% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(36.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (46.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (47.2%).
Prior Value
(47.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Workers Commuting by Public Transportation

Current Value:
2.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 2.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 0.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1%.
U.S. Counties
(2015-2019)
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (1.0%), Harris has a value of 2.2% which is higher and better.
TX Value
(1.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.8%), Harris has a value of 2.2% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(3.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (5.3%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(5.3%)

County: Harris Workers who Drive Alone to Work

Current Value:
74.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 74.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 79.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 82.7%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 74.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 79.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 82.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (75.1%), Harris has a value of 74.3% which is lower and better.
TX Value
(75.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (71.7%), Harris has a value of 74.3% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(71.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Workers who Walk to Work

Current Value:

County: Harris Workers who Walk to Work

1.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 1.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 1.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.0%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 1.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 2.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (1.5%), Harris has a value of 1.3% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(1.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.4%), Harris has a value of 1.3% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris Employer Establishments

Current Value:

County: Harris Employer Establishments

108,434
Number of Establishments
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Harris (108,434) is greater  than the previously measured value (105,710).
Prior Value
(105,710)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
59.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 59.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 52.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 48.5%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 59.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (58.5%), Harris has a value of 59.6% which is higher and better.
TX Value
(58.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Harris has a value of 59.6% which is higher and better.
US Value
(58.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
63.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 63.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 55.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.5%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 63.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (61.3%), Harris has a value of 63.0% which is higher and better.
TX Value
(61.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Harris has a value of 63.0% which is higher and better.
US Value
(59.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Size of Labor Force

Current Value:

County: Harris Size of Labor Force

2,435,148
Persons
(January 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Harris (2,435,148) is greater and better than the previously measured value (2,426,555).
Prior Value
(2,426,555)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Total Employment

Current Value:

County: Harris Total Employment

1,980,428
Paid Employees
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Harris (1,980,428) is less  than the previously measured value (2,113,874).
Prior Value
(2,113,874)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Total Employment Change

Current Value:

County: Harris Total Employment Change

-6.3%
(2020-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of -6.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than -3.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -7.8%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 253 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of -6.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than -2.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -5.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (-3.7%), Harris has a value of -6.3% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(-3.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (-4.3%), Harris has a value of -6.3% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(-4.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (-6.3%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (0.1%).
Prior Value
(0.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
4.4%
(January 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 4.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.6%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 4.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on non-seasonally-adjusted data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (4.1%), Harris has a value of 4.4% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(4.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (4.1%), Harris has a value of 4.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(4.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (4.4%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3.8%).
Prior Value
(3.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:
19.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 19.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.4%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 19.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (18.1%), Harris has a value of 19.8% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(18.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.8%), Harris has a value of 19.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (19.8%) is less and better than the previously measured value (23.7%).
Prior Value
(23.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance

33%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 33% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 30% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 37%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 33% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,134 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (35%), Harris has a value of 33% which is lower and better.
TX Value
(35%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (25%), Harris has a value of 33% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(25%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (33%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (27%).
Prior Value
(27%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

County: Harris Food Insecurity Rate

13.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 13.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.9%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 13.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (13.7%), Harris has a value of 13.8% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(13.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.4%), Harris has a value of 13.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(10.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (13.8%) is less and better than the previously measured value (14.9%).
Prior Value
(14.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Households Receiving SNAP with Children

Current Value:
61.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TX Value (60.6%), Harris has a value of 61.4%.
TX Value
(60.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (47.9%), Harris has a value of 61.4%.
US Value
(47.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Households Receiving SNAP with Children (Count)

Current Value:
137,801
Households
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Projected Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:
25.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 25.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 29.0%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 25.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (23.6%), Harris has a value of 25.5% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(23.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (25.5%) is less and better than the previously measured value (30.4%).
Prior Value
(30.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Harris Projected Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:
17.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 17.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.7%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 17.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (16.5%), Harris has a value of 17.0% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(16.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (17.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (20.1%).
Prior Value
(20.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Harris Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program

Current Value:
65.9%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 65.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 58.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 66.5%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 249 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 65.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 47.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 63.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,710 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (56.5%), Harris has a value of 65.9% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(56.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (42.8%), Harris has a value of 65.9% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(42.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (65.9%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (65.6%).
Prior Value
(65.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris Households with Cash Public Assistance Income

Current Value:
2.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 2.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.4%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 196 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 2.3% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,923 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (2.0%), Harris has a value of 2.3% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(2.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.7%), Harris has a value of 2.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(2.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris Homeowner Vacancy Rate

Current Value:

County: Harris Homeowner Vacancy Rate

1.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 1.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.0%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 1.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (1.2%), Harris has a value of 1.4% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(1.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.1%), Harris has a value of 1.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(1.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Homeownership

Current Value:

County: Harris Homeownership

49.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 49.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 57.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 51.8%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 49.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 60.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (56.2%), Harris has a value of 49.9% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(56.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Harris has a value of 49.9% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Housing Units

Current Value:

County: Harris Housing Units

1,917,799
Housing units
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Harris (1,917,799) is greater  than the previously measured value (1,885,105).
Prior Value
(1,885,105)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:
$1,269
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of $1,269 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $896 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,025.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 248 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value ($1,251), Harris has a value of $1,269 which is higher and worse.
TX Value
($1,251)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Harris has a value of $1,269 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($1,268)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Median Housing Unit Value

Current Value:

County: Harris Median Housing Unit Value

$235,300
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of $235,300 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $142,050 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $105,275.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 252 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value ($238,000), Harris has a value of $235,300 which is lower and worse.
TX Value
($238,000)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value ($281,900), Harris has a value of $235,300 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($281,900)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$666
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of $666 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $488 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $549.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 253 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value ($611), Harris has a value of $666 which is higher and worse.
TX Value
($611)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value ($584), Harris has a value of $666 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($584)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:
$1,937
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of $1,937 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,422 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,624.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 250 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value ($1,913), Harris has a value of $1,937 which is higher and worse.
TX Value
($1,913)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Harris has a value of $1,937 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($1,828)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Mortgaged Owners Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Housing

31.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 31.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 29.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (28.9%), Harris has a value of 31.1% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(28.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (27.8%), Harris has a value of 31.1% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(27.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (31.1%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (29.0%).
Prior Value
(29.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

County: Harris Overcrowded Households

Current Value:

County: Harris Overcrowded Households

6.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 6.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.0%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (4.8%), Harris has a value of 6.4% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(4.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.4%), Harris has a value of 6.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(3.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

51.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 51.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 45.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 50.9%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 253 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 51.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (49.7%), Harris has a value of 51.9% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(49.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), Harris has a value of 51.9% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

County: Harris Severe Housing Problems

Current Value:

County: Harris Severe Housing Problems

20.2%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 20.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.8%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 20.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (17.2%), Harris has a value of 20.2% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(17.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Harris has a value of 20.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (20.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (20.0%).
Prior Value
(20.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris Households that are Above the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Threshold

52.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 52.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 55.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 251 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (57.0%), Harris has a value of 52.8% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(57.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (52.8%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (51.6%).
Prior Value
(51.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Harris Households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE)

32.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 32.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 29.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 32.6%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 251 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (29.0%), Harris has a value of 32.0% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(29.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (32.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (33.5%).
Prior Value
(33.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Harris Income Inequality

Current Value:

County: Harris Income Inequality

0.497
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 0.497 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.455 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.477.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 0.497 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.445 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.470.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (0.476), Harris has a value of 0.497 which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(0.476)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (0.483), Harris has a value of 0.497 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(0.483)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Median Household Income

Current Value:

County: Harris Median Household Income

$70,789
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of $70,789 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $59,778 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,800.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 253 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of $70,789 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value ($73,035), Harris has a value of $70,789 which is lower and worse.
TX Value
($73,035)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Harris has a value of $70,789 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Per Capita Income

Current Value:

County: Harris Per Capita Income

$38,184
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of $38,184 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $30,711 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $26,833.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of $38,184 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value ($37,514), Harris has a value of $38,184 which is higher and better.
TX Value
($37,514)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Harris has a value of $38,184 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($41,261)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
23.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 23.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.4%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 23.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (19.3%), Harris has a value of 23.2% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(19.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Harris has a value of 23.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Families Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
12.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 12.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.2%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 242 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 12.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,104 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (10.7%), Harris has a value of 12.8% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(10.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (8.8%), Harris has a value of 12.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Households Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
15.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 15.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.1%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 251 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (14.0%), Harris has a value of 15.2% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(14.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (15.2%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (15.0%).
Prior Value
(15.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Harris People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
12.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 12.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.8%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 12.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (11.4%), Harris has a value of 12.4% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(11.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.0%), Harris has a value of 12.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(10.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count)

Current Value:
63,978
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris People Living 200% Above Poverty Level

Current Value:
64.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 64.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 64.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 58.3%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 64.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 66.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 59.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (67.8%), Harris has a value of 64.9% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(67.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (71.2%), Harris has a value of 64.9% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(71.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
15.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 15.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.9%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 15.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (13.9%), Harris has a value of 15.8% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(13.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Harris has a value of 15.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)

County: Harris Poverty Status by School Enrollment

Current Value:
17.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 17.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.4%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 17.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (14.4%), Harris has a value of 17.6% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(14.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.4%), Harris has a value of 17.6% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(12.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Youth not in School or Working

Current Value:
2.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 2.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.4%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 253 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 2.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,130 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (1.8%), Harris has a value of 2.2% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(1.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.8%), Harris has a value of 2.2% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(1.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris Child Care Centers

Current Value:

County: Harris Child Care Centers

4.3
Per 1,000 population under age 5
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 4.3 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 4.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 3.6.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 236 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (4.9), Harris has a value of 4.3 which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(4.9)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.0), Harris has a value of 4.3 which is lower and worse.
US Value
(7.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (4.3) is less and worse than the previously measured value (4.4).
Prior Value
(4.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Harris

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:
33.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 33.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 19.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 15.1%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 33.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (32.3%), Harris has a value of 33.2% which is higher and better.
TX Value
(32.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Harris has a value of 33.2% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:
82.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 82.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 84.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 79.4%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 82.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (85.2%), Harris has a value of 82.1% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(85.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Harris has a value of 82.1% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris Student-to-Teacher Ratio

Current Value:

County: Harris Student-to-Teacher Ratio

15.5
Students per teacher
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 15.5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.2.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 253 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 15.5 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.7.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,125 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (14.8), Harris has a value of 15.5 which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(14.8)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (15.4), Harris has a value of 15.5 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(15.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (15.5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (15.5).
Prior Value
(15.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris High School Drop Out Rate

Current Value:

County: Harris High School Drop Out Rate

2.9%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 2.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.6%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 251 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (1.8%), Harris has a value of 2.9% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(1.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (2.9%) is less and better than the previously measured value (7.3%).
Prior Value
(7.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris

Environmental Health / Air

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Environmental Health / Air

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris Annual Ozone Air Quality

Current Value:

County: Harris Annual Ozone Air Quality

5
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to Air Quality Index, Harris has a value of 5 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.
Air Quality Index
The American Lung Association (ALA) assigns grades A-F to counties (A=1; B=2; C=3; D=4; F=5), based on average annual number of days that ozone levels exceeded U.S. standards during the three year measurement period. The five-point grading scale was used for the distribution (Green = <2; Yellow = 2 - 3; Red = >3). The air quality data is collected by the EPA and summarized by the ALA.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5).
Prior Value
(5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Annual Particle Pollution

Current Value:

County: Harris Annual Particle Pollution

3
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to Air Quality Index, Harris has a value of 3 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.
Air Quality Index
The American Lung Association (ALA) assigns grades A-F to counties (A=1; B=2; C=3; D=4; F=5), based on average annual number of days that particle pollution levels exceeded U.S. standards during the three year measurement period. The five-point grading scale was used for the distribution (Green = <2; Yellow = 2 - 3; Red = >3). The air quality data is collected by the EPA and summarized by the ALA.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (3) is less and better than the previously measured value (4).
Prior Value
(4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Recognized Carcinogens Released into Air

Current Value:
2,556,912
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Harris (2,556,912) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (1,986,483).
Prior Value
(1,986,483)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris Access to Exercise Opportunities

Current Value:
89.8%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 89.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 62.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 46.0%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 243 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 89.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 64.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 47.1%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,096 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (81.8%), Harris has a value of 89.8% which is higher and better.
TX Value
(81.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (84.1%), Harris has a value of 89.8% which is higher and better.
US Value
(84.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (89.8%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (91.0%).
Prior Value
(91.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Harris Access to Parks

Current Value:

County: Harris Access to Parks

57.0%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 57.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 13.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.8%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (62.8%), Harris has a value of 57.0% which is lower and worse.
TX Value
(62.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (57.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (48.4%).
Prior Value
(48.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Harris Food Environment Index

Current Value:

County: Harris Food Environment Index

7.3
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 7.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 6.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 6.1.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 253 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 7.3 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 7.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 6.9.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,108 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (5.9), Harris has a value of 7.3 which is higher and better.
TX Value
(5.9)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Harris has a value of 7.3 which is lower and worse.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (7.3) is greater and better than the previously measured value (7.2).
Prior Value
(7.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Liquor Store Density

Current Value:

County: Harris Liquor Store Density

7.1
Stores per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 7.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.8.
TX Counties
(2016)
The distribution is based on data from 184 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 7.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.4.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,477 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (7.2), Harris has a value of 7.1 which is lower and better.
TX Value
(7.2)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.7), Harris has a value of 7.1 which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (7.1) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (6.5).
Prior Value
(6.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Proximity to Highways

Current Value:

County: Harris Proximity to Highways

6.6%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 6.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.3%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (6.5%), Harris has a value of 6.6% which is higher and worse.
TX Value
(6.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (6.6%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (6.3%).
Prior Value
(6.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Harris

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris Houses Built Prior to 1950

Current Value:
5.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 5.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.8%.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Harris has a value of 5.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the TX Value (6.2%), Harris has a value of 5.5% which is lower and better.
TX Value
(6.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Harris has a value of 5.5% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris PBT Released

Current Value:

County: Harris PBT Released

212,071
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Harris (212,071) is less and better than the previously measured value (306,327).
Prior Value
(306,327)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Value
Compared to:

County: Harris Daily Dose of UV Irradiance

Current Value:
4,301.0
Joule per square meter
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to TX Counties, Harris has a value of 4,301.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4,507.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4,714.3.
TX Counties
The distribution is based on data from 254 Texas counties.
Compared to the TX Value (4,529.0), Harris has a value of 4,301.0 which is lower and better.
TX Value
(4,529.0)
The regional value is compared to the Texas State value.
Compared to the prior value, Harris (4,301.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (4,072.0).
Prior Value
(4,072.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Number of Extreme Heat Days

Current Value:
1
Days
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Harris (1) is less and better than the previously measured value (34).
Prior Value
(34)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Number of Extreme Heat Events

Current Value:
0
Events
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Harris (0) is less and better than the previously measured value (32).
Prior Value
(32)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Number of Extreme Precipitation Days

Current Value:
24
Days
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Harris (24) is less and better than the previously measured value (26).
Prior Value
(26)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Harris Weeks of Moderate Drought or Worse

Current Value:
0
Weeks per year
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Harris (0) is less and better than the previously measured value (9).
Prior Value
(9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Harris value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.