Harris County Texas Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Harris County Texas area was $63,498 in 2021, the latest figures available. Harris County median household income is $3,465 lower than the median Texas household income and $6,219 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Harris County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Harris County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Harris County Texas
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Texas | $66,963 | -2.33% | +2.36% |
| Harris County | $63,498 | -3.03% | -2.29% |
Trends in Harris County, TX Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Harris is $63,498. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $66,071 and is now $2,573 (3.89%) lower. From a post peak low of $60,635 in 2012, real median household income for Harris has now grown by $2,863 (4.72%).
Real Median Household Income: Harris County, Texas, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Harris County
| Date | US | Texas | Harris County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $66,963 | $63,498 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $68,557 | $65,479 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $67,860 | $65,300 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,417 | $64,988 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,438 | $64,818 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $63,864 | $63,652 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,644 | $64,760 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,755 | $62,065 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $60,233 | $61,148 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $59,986 | $60,635 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $59,629 | $61,483 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $61,089 | $64,011 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $62,284 | $65,412 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $58,604 | $61,195 |
Harris County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Harris County was $75,870 in 2021. Compared to the median Texas family income, Harris County median family income is $4,434 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Harris County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Harris County Texas
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Texas | $80,304 | -2.29% | +3.56% |
| Harris County | $75,870 | -2.31% | +2.89% |
Trends in Harris County, TX Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Harris is $75,870. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $77,662 and is now $1,792 (2.31%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Harris County, Texas, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Harris County
| Date | US | Texas | Harris County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $80,304 | $75,870 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $82,182 | $77,662 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $81,311 | $76,857 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $77,543 | $73,737 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $77,518 | $75,169 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $75,673 | $73,079 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $74,695 | $73,199 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $71,976 | $71,758 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $71,305 | $69,921 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $70,655 | $69,999 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $70,040 | $69,901 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $71,657 | $72,778 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $73,017 | $74,614 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $69,215 | $69,787 |
Harris County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Harris County was $35,037 in 2021. Compared to the median Texas per capita income, Harris County median per capita income is $320 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Harris County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Harris County Texas
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Texas | $34,717 | -0.97% | +5.01% |
| Harris County | $35,037 | -2.08% | +3.77% |
Trends in Harris County, TX Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Harris is $35,037. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $35,780 and is now $743 (2.08%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Harris County, Texas, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Harris County
| Date | US | Texas | Harris County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $34,717 | $35,037 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,056 | $35,780 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $34,195 | $35,321 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,061 | $33,764 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,633 | $34,171 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $32,419 | $34,431 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $32,261 | $34,428 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $31,074 | $33,704 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $30,670 | $32,735 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $29,980 | $32,103 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,797 | $32,044 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,478 | $33,191 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,357 | $34,328 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $30,896 | $33,126 |
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