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Houston

Alaska · 1,975 residents · 23.94 sq mi
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Houston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,594. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,000. Households here earn about 31% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,975
+64%since 2000
from 1,202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
82 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+18%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5439871K2K2K1990201020202024Houston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,594
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,615 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,827
+56%since 2000
from $17,213 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+47%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(996)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(28)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(113)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(1,603)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(41)
Asian1%(20)
Other9%(177)
Diversity Score29.5%(583)
Diversity Score
30
+215%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 34.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
42.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−61.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houston, Alaska?

Houston, Alaska has about 1,975 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Houston, Alaska?

The typical household in Houston, Alaska earns about $53,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Houston, Alaska expensive?

In Houston, Alaska, the median home is worth about $178,000, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Houston, Alaska?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Houston, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Houston, Alaska?

About 13.1% of people in Houston, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houston, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Houston, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,284 residents, a change of about 186 percent over that period.

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