Where is Houston, TX?

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Welcome to Houston, the largest city in Texas; the 4th largest metro area in America, and a multicultural urban sprawl home to some of the nation's largest Asian, Arab and Latin American populations.

In addition to its amazing cultural mixture, Houston's is home to an active visual and performing arts scene that includes a world class symphony, a big-city theatre district with a full-time ballet company, and dozens of year round folk art celebrations and festivals.

Founded in 1836 on the banks of Buffalo Bayou, the city has grown to be recognized as the energy capital of the world, and as the home of the Johnson Space Center (NASA).

Houston is a fanatical sports town, home to three domed stadiums, including the famous Astrodome. It hosts many professional sports teams including the Astros, Rockets and Texans.

Sitting near the Gulf of Mexico on the coastal plains of east Texas, Houston enjoys mild winters and sultry summers, and a panoramic skyline that is unforgettable. Locals have a serious passion for good food, especially the famous Texan barbecue and Mexican food dishes of all description. 

• With its incredible mix of cultures, over 90 languages are spoken in Houston.
• Reliant Astrodome in Houston was the first domed stadium in the world.
• The National Museum of Funeral History opened in 1922 and it is a tribute to the heritage of the undertaker. A unique and very interesting Houston attraction, check out the 'fantasy casket' collection and the secrets of embalming.
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  • Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
    Also called Rodeo Houston, it's both the world's largest livestock exhibition and the world's largest rodeo event. This 20 day western adventure takes place every year in March in Reliant Stadium Park.
    
    The Houston Rodeo features exciting bull riding, livestock judging, a carnival, live concerts, a rodeo parade, pig racing, barbecue, auctions and much more. You'll find something fun to do at this very Texas event! The rodeo has drawn some of the world's biggest stars and music legends, including Elvis Presley, Maroon 5, Beyonce, and every country music group on the planet.
    
    
  • Space Center Houston
    The official NASA's visitor center, Space Center Houston includes live shows, interactive exhibits, educational presentations and an IMAX theatre. Historic original spacecraft are on display, such as the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo capsules.
    
    Texas travelers can observe astronauts training for upcoming space missions. Don't forget to touch a moon rock; try to land a space shuttle via simulator; or take a behind-the-scenes tour at the Johnson Space Center.
    
    
  • The Menil Collection
    The Menil Collection is one of the nation's most important collections of art. Brothers Dominique and John de Menil amassed an eclectic selection of more than 15,000 artworks, proving their dedication and interest in modernism and fine arts in general.
    
    Four major areas are represented in this Houston art collection - Antiquity, Byzantine and Medieval, Tribal, and 20th Century Arts. Most notable are the impressive examples of surrealist art, the most comprehensive collection in the museum, which includes works by Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso.
  
  

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Houston has a population of around 2217706, of which 1108500 (49%) are male and 1109206 (50%) are female. The average age of the inhabitants of Houston is 34.30, meaning that the average person is below the national median age of 37. For every male, there are approximately 1 females, meaning that the population is relatively evenly distributed between males and female(s).

Of Houston's 2217706 residents, around 2173986 (98.00%) identify as having a single race. The majority of the population is white, which consists of 58.20% of the population. Of the remaining population, 511729 are black/African Americans (23.10%), 8538 are native Americans (0.40%), 142260 are asians (6.40%), 1291 are pacific islanders (0.10%), 219280 are other (9.90%).

The median income of households in Houston is $46187.00, meaning that most of the households are above the poverty threshold for families of three. Of the total population, 8.60% of households reported an annual income of less than $10,000.

Houston, TX Zipcodes

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