Texas

Harris

4,731,145
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Harris

Harris, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 4,668. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 4,731,145.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 10 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Narvaez's Texas Expedition (Filibuster), Battle of San Jacinto – Apr 21 1836 Main Attack, Battle of San Jacinto — Capture of Santa Anna, and 325 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20204,731,145
20104,092,459
20003,400,578
19902,818,199
19802,409,547
19701,741,912
19601,243,158
1950806,701
1940528,961
1930359,328
1920186,667
1910115,693
190063,786
189037,249
188027,985
187017,375
18609,070
18504,668
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Harris

Military engagements that took place in Harris, Texas.

Narvaez's Texas Expedition (Filibuster)
1819
Battle of San Jacinto – Apr 21 1836 Main Attack
1836
Battle of San Jacinto — Capture of Santa Anna
1836
Battle of San Jacinto — Main Assault
1836
Battle of San Jacinto — Opening Phase (April 21, 1836)
1836
Battle of Twin Sisters Artillery San Jacinto
1836
Battle of San Jacinto (April 1836)
1836
Confederate Surrender — Kirby Smith
1865
Surrender of the Trans-Mississippi Department
1865
Camp Logan Race Riot
1917

Historic places in Harris

National Register of Historic Places listings in Harris, Texas.

Barker House
Houston
Independence Park
Houston
U.S.S. TEXAS
Houston
Mackey, William, House
Houston
Houston National Cemetery
Houston
Johnson, Charles, House
Houston
Washburn Tunnel
Houston
Texas State Hotel
Houston
Houston Public Library
Houston
Main Street/Market Square Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Houston
Armand Bayou Archeological District
Seabrook
Hagerty House
Marshall
Texas Company Building
Houston
First Methodist Church
Marshall
Scanlan Building
Houston
Ginocchio Historic District
Marshall
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
Houston
Cohn, Arthur B., House
Houston
Benjamin Apartments
Houston
Heights Christian Church
Houston
Oriental Textile Mill
Houston
Barker-Cypress Archeological Site (41HR436)
Houston
Houston Heights Fire Station
Houston
Kennedy Bakery
Houston
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Frequently asked about Harris

When does Harris first appear in the US census?
Harris, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 4,668.
What is the population of Harris?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Harris had a recorded population of 4,731,145.
Were any battles fought in Harris?
10 documented military engagements took place in Harris, including Narvaez's Texas Expedition (Filibuster), Battle of San Jacinto – Apr 21 1836 Main Attack, Battle of San Jacinto — Capture of Santa Anna.
How many historic places are in Harris?
325 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Harris, Texas.
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