Visitors to Galveston Island warned about jellyfish; 65 stings reported Sunday | abc13.com

Visitors to Galveston Island warned about jellyfish; 65 stings reported Sunday | abc13.com.

Houston Area Figures & Facts by AEDO

Houston Area Figures & Facts by AEDO

“Economic Facts & Figures for Houston – AEDO  / Economic Development / Facts & Figures

The Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown Metropolitan Statistical Area (Houston MSA) consists of 10 counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, San Jacinto and Waller. The Houston metro area:

1. Ranks sixth among U.S. metropolitan statistical areas with a population of 5,867,489 as of mid-2009.
   Covers more than 10,000 square miles.
2.  Has a gross product of $403.8 billion, according to The Perryman Group.
3. Recorded 2.54 million payroll jobs in November 2010, more than the job counts of 31U.S. states, including Arizona, Colorado and Alabama.See Demographics, Business Climate and more:
   Economic Facts & Figures for Houston – AEDO“