Statistics
Dementia in Houston: 2026 Statistics
How many people in Houston are old enough to be at risk, how many are estimated to be living with dementia, how many are on their own, and what care costs. Every figure is sourced below.
Census data verified · Page updated
| Measure | Houston | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,304,580 | Census ACS 5-year estimate |
| Aged 65 and over | 277,124 | 12% of residents |
| Aged 85 and over | 30,887 | 11.1% of those 65+ |
| Estimated living with dementia | 30,792 | Estimate: 1 in 9 of those 65+, see method |
| Seniors living alone | 82,087 | 29.6% of those 65+ |
| Median household income | $62,894 | All households, Census ACS |
| In-home care, hourly | $22 to $34 | The range Dementia In Home quotes for this city |
What in-home care costs in Houston
Using the hourly range above. Twenty hours a week is a common starting point; forty is roughly full-time daytime cover.
20 hours a week, per month
$1,905 to $2,944
40 hours a week, per month
$3,810 to $5,889
20 hours a week, per year
$22,880 to $35,360
Full breakdown, and what changes the number, on the cost of care in Houston.
Where Houston stands among 20 cities
- Residents aged 65 and over: #4 of 20
- Estimated living with dementia: #4 of 20
- Seniors living alone: #4 of 20
- Lowest hourly care rate: #11 of 20
All 20 cities side by side on the national statistics page.
Frequently asked questions
- How many people in Houston have dementia?
- An estimated 30,792. This applies the Alzheimer's Association's national prevalence figure of roughly 1 in 9 people aged 65 and over to Houston's Census count of 277,124 residents in that age group. It is an estimate, not a diagnosis count.
- How many seniors live alone in Houston?
- 82,087 people aged 65 or over live alone in Houston, which is 29.6% of that age group, according to Census ACS 5-year estimates.
- What does in-home dementia care cost in Houston?
- Dementia In Home quotes $22 to $34 an hour in Houston. At 20 hours a week that is about $1,905 to $2,944 a month; at 40 hours, $3,810 to $5,889.
- How does Houston compare with other cities?
- Among the 20 cities Dementia In Home covers, Houston ranks 4 for residents aged 65 and over and 4 for seniors living alone.
Sources and method
- Population, age bands, seniors living alone and median household income: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, verified August 25, 2026.
- Estimated dementia cases: the number of residents aged 65 and over divided by 9, applying the Alzheimer's Association's national prevalence figure of about 1 in 9 in that age group. It is a population estimate, not a count of diagnoses, and local prevalence may differ.
- Hourly care rates are the range Dementia In Home quotes for Houston. Monthly figures use 4.33 weeks a month.
- Rankings are among the 20 cities Dementia In Home publishes guides for, not among all US cities.
Statistics for other cities
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