What Are People From Houston Called?

Name: Houston
Address: North America, United States

North America, United States

United States

People from Houston are called:

People from Houston are called Houstonian.

Demonym:

Houstonian

Pronunciation:

/hjuːˈstoʊniən/

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About Houston

Largest city in Texas and a major economic engine of the Gulf Coast.
Home to the Texas Medical Center and NASA's Johnson Space Center.
Key global hub for energy, shipping, and advanced manufacturing.
Known for cultural diversity and internationally recognized food scene.

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,314,157 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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Etymology & Origin

Named after Sam Houston, military leader and first president of the Republic of Texas.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

New Orleans

560 km east

People are called:

New Orleanian

Dallas

385 km north

People are called:

Dallasite

Austin

265 km west

People are called:

Austinite

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,314,157 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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