Houston Metro Area Population (1950-2026)

The current metro area population of Houston in 2026 is 6,971,000, a 1.18% increase from 2025.
  • The metro area population of Houston in 2025 was 6,890,000, a 1.29% increase from 2024.
  • The metro area population of Houston in 2024 was 6,802,000, a 1.42% increase from 2023.
  • The metro area population of Houston in 2023 was 6,707,000, a 1.58% increase from 2022.
The full historical dataset is available for download here: Houston Metro Population | Historical Data | 1950-2026.