HIV in Houston – Harris County

• Harris County continues to experience a disproportionate burden of HIV, with rates that consistently exceed the Texas average.
• The prevalence of people living with HIV increased by 17% between 2016 and 2022, rising from 534 to 627 per 100,000 residents, underscoring the growing demand for prevention, treatment, and support services.
• New HIV diagnoses remain concentrated among adults aged 25–34 years, highlighting the need for targeted prevention, testing, and linkage-to-care strategies for this priority population. For more information, go to https://endhiv.harriscountytx.gov/HIV-Statistics (external link)