: Oil and gas extraction, which accounted for 8% of Houston's GDP in 2014, shrunk to just 3.7% by 2023.
While Houston remains one of the youngest major U.S. metros, its population is gradually aging. houston mature
Houston has traditionally been defined by its youth and rapid expansion, but recent data reveals a city entering a "mature" phase of urban development. This shift is characterized by a diversifying economy, an aging yet still vibrant demographic, and a move toward walkable, dense urban planning. 1. Demographic Maturation: Aging with Agility : Oil and gas extraction, which accounted for
: Oil and gas extraction, which accounted for 8% of Houston's GDP in 2014, shrunk to just 3.7% by 2023.
While Houston remains one of the youngest major U.S. metros, its population is gradually aging.
Houston has traditionally been defined by its youth and rapid expansion, but recent data reveals a city entering a "mature" phase of urban development. This shift is characterized by a diversifying economy, an aging yet still vibrant demographic, and a move toward walkable, dense urban planning. 1. Demographic Maturation: Aging with Agility
