GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Average Income In Houston

The average income in Houston is estimated to be around $60,000 per year.

Last Updated: June 18, 2024

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In this post, we explore a comprehensive look at the average income landscape in Houston, providing a detailed breakdown of various income statistics and demographics within the city. From median household incomes to poverty rates and disparities across different demographics, these statistics shed light on the economic diversity and challenges faced by Houston residents.

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"The median household income in Houston is $52,338."

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"In Harris County, where Houston is located, there was a 2.5% annual growth in median household income from 2018 to 2019."

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"The mean household income in Houston is $79,193."

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"Houston's per capita income in the past 12 months (in 2019 dollars): $31,177."

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"Poverty rate among those who worked full-time throughout the year in Houston is 3.51%."

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"About 21.2% of Houston's households earn under $25,000 while 4.7% earn over $200,000 a year."

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"12.15% of Houston families had income below poverty level in 2020."

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"The median earnings for Houston residents with a bachelor’s degree is approximately $60,000."

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"The average income of a Houston resident is $30,080 a year."

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"The per capita income for the Greater Houston metropolitan area was $33,193 in 2018."

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"Houston's median income for female full-time workers is $47,389 per year and the median income for male full-time workers is $52,177 per year."

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"In 2019, the top 5% of Houston households saw their income increase by 1.6% while the bottom 20% saw their income fall by 2.8%."

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"The median household income in Downtown Houston is $67,636."

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"Average yearly salary in Houston is $72,000."

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"Median income for African American households in Houston is $41,000."

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"Median income for White households in Houston is $76,000."

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"Median income for Hispanic households in Houston is $42,000."

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"The percentage of Houston's residents with income below the poverty level was 20.6% in 2019."

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"28.2% of people in Houston have income below $25,000, which is in the lower range of earnings."

In summary, the income statistics of Houston reveal a diverse economic landscape with varying levels of income disparity across different demographics and geographical areas. While the median household income in Houston is $52,338, there is a wide range of household incomes, with approximately 21.2% earning under $25,000 and 4.7% earning over $200,000 annually. The data also indicates disparities in income based on factors such as race and gender, with differences in median incomes for African American, White, and Hispanic households. Additionally, the poverty rate in Houston fluctuates, with 12.15% of families falling below the poverty level in 2020 and 20.6% of residents having incomes below the poverty level in 2019. These statistics underscore the importance of understanding and addressing income inequality and poverty in the Houston area.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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