Harris County, Texas
Harris County: County in Texas, United States
About
Harris County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,092,459 and a population density of 889 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,738,253 inhabitants. Its county seat is Houston. The county was created 188 years ago in 1835.
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A Brief History of Harris County, Texas
Harris County is located in southeastern Texas along the Gulf Coast. It was founded in 1836 and named for John Richardson Harris, an early pioneer who founded the town of Harrisburg in the 1820s.
The city of Houston became the county seat in 1837. Houston quickly grew due to its port location and later became a major railroad hub in the late 1800s.
Key Facts About Harris County Today
Population: As of 2021, over 4.7 million people live in Harris County, making it the most populous county in Texas.
Major Cities: Aside from Houston, Harris County contains cities like Pasadena, The Woodlands, Baytown, League City, and Sugar Land.
Economy: The economy of Harris County revolves around the energy, aerospace, healthcare, transportation, and port industries. It is home to the Houston Ship Channel and Port of Houston.
Things to See and Do in Harris County
Some top attractions and activities in Harris County include:
- Learning about aeronautics at Space Center Houston, home of Mission Control for NASA.
- Seeing an amazing variety of sea creatures at the Downtown Aquarium entertainment complex.
- Strolling through the Buffalo Bayou Park, with its iconic Waugh Bridge Bat Colony.
- Catching a football, baseball, or basketball game at one of the many professional sports stadiums.
- Exploring history and culture in neighborhoods like the Museum District and Chinatown.
As the most populous Texas county anchored by the major city of Houston, Harris County offers endless options for entertainment, culture, sports and family activities.
Quick Facts about Harris County
| Population : | 4,738,253 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Different from : | Harris County |
| Area : | 4604 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 4.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 95.8% |
| Named for : | John Richardson Harris |
| Altitude : | 69 feet / 21 meters |
| Capital : | Houston |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1836 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:35:46 (17th December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,029 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Harris County is located at 29°51'26"N 95°23'32"W (29.8572800, -95.3923400). It has 3 neighbors: Fort Bend County, Galveston County and Montgomery County.
Harris County map
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The largest city of Harris County is Houston with a population of 2,316,120. Other cities include, Pasadena population 149,440, Baytown population 77,288, La Porte population 35,775 and Deer Park population 32,913. See all Harris County cities & populated places.
Harris County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harris County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Pasadena | 149,440 | The second most populous city in Harris County, Texas. |
| Baytown | 77,288 | The most populous city in Harris County, Texas. |
| Atascocita | 65,844 | Census designated place |
| Spring | 54,298 | Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States |
| Channelview | 38,289 | Census designated place |
| La Porte | 35,775 | City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Deer Park | 32,913 | City in Harris County, Texas, United States |
| Katy | 23,889 | City in Texas, United States; within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area |
| Cloverleaf | 22,942 | Census designated place |
| Bellaire | 18,906 | Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States |
| Brownwood | 18,208 | City in Texas, United States of America |
| South Houston | 17,446 | City in Harris County, Texas, United States |
| Aldine | 15,869 | Census designated place |
| Humble | 15,539 | City in Texas |
| West University Place | 15,496 | City in Harris County, Texas, U. |
- Official Website
Official website of Harris County
Harris County has 3 neighbours.
- Fort Bend County county in Texas, United States
- Galveston County county in Texas, United States
- Montgomery County county in Texas, United States
Demographics
The population of Harris County increased by 13.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,092,459 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,179,568 | 2.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,263,094 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,353,187 | 2.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,455,994 | 2.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,557,846 | 2.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,623,960 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,657,972 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,680,045 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,713,325 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,738,253 | 0.53% | estimation process |
People born in Harris County (28)
People born in Harris County, including football player, defensive end Aaron Schobel, soccer player Bobby Burling, writer and philanthropist Dorothy Bush Koch, .
List
- Ronnie Gene Blevins (American actor) he was born in 20/06/1977
- Warrick Holdman (American football player) he was born in 22/11/1975
- A. C. Clemons (American businessman and politician) he was born in 16/04/1921
- Debra Lehrmann (American judge) she was born in 16/11/1956
- Erica Dittmer (Mexican swimmer) she was born in 15/09/1991
- John Wooten (American football player) he was born in 05/12/1936
- Lowry Mays (American businessman) he was born in 24/07/1935
- Wilford Berry, Jr. (American murderer) he was born in 02/09/1962
- Adina Emilia De Zavala (teacher, historical preservationist, led drive to preserve The Alamo) she was born in 28/11/1861
- Paul Bettencourt (American politician, businessman and radio host) he was born in 20/10/1958
- Dennis Paul (Texas engineer and politician) he was born in 01/01/1961
- Riki Kobayashi (American chemical engineer) he was born in 01/01/1924
- Lincoln Tate (American actor (1934-2001)) he was born in 01/12/1934
- Edna Lawrence (American model and film actress. (1916-1995)) she was born in 01/03/1916
- Juan Martin Garcia he was born in 18/02/1980
- Bradley Bourgeois (American association football player) he was born in 13/04/1994
- Don Snell (actor (1949–2006)) he was born in 30/05/1949
- Hugh Shine (American Army Colonel, financial advisor, and politician) he was born in 27/07/1952
Other places with the same name (2)
- Harris County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 36,080 people.
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
| El Paso | 681,534 | The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area. |
