Lake Houston area becoming more diverse, new census data shows
Lake Houston area becoming more diverse, new census data shows
Source: Community Impact NE Houston
Date: 02/12/2026 2:56pm
Article Summary:
**Census Data Shows Growing Diversity in Lake Houston Area as Hispanic, Black Populations Rise Over Five Years**
New U.S. Census data shows the Lake Houston area grew by about 12% between 2019 and 2024, with particularly strong gains among Hispanic residents, whose population increased more than 22% and now makes up over a third of the community. The Black population also rose by nearly 18%, while the number of residents identifying as white declined by about 8.5%, reflecting the area’s increasing diversity across multiple ZIP codes.
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Date: 02/12/2026 2:56pm
Article Summary:
**Census Data Shows Growing Diversity in Lake Houston Area as Hispanic, Black Populations Rise Over Five Years**
New U.S. Census data shows the Lake Houston area grew by about 12% between 2019 and 2024, with particularly strong gains among Hispanic residents, whose population increased more than 22% and now makes up over a third of the community. The Black population also rose by nearly 18%, while the number of residents identifying as white declined by about 8.5%, reflecting the area’s increasing diversity across multiple ZIP codes.
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