Harris County
Origin of the Name
Harris County was named after John Richardson Harris, an early settler and founder of Harrisburg, Texas, which later became known as Houston.
Harris County
County Details
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County Seat Houston
Established 1836
Population 4,731,145
Median Age 34.8
Land Area 1706.96 sq mi
Water Area 70.44 sq mi
Total Area 1777.4 sq mi
Percent Urban 98.87%
Percent Rural 1.13%
Latitude, Longitude 29.7752° N, 95.3103° W