Houston Area Population 2024 Population. Currently at more than 7.3 million people, houston’s strong economy combined with the low cost of living draws new residents to the area. Updated 5:13 pm pdt, august 29, 2024.

Houston is one of 1561 cities in united states (us) and ranks 4 in the united states (us) population. Houston’s racial diversity is 62% higher than the national average for an area of equivalent size, with more than 90 different nations represented.