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Houston Acres

Kentucky · 505 residents (2025 est.) · 0.144 sq mi
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Houston Acres is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,000. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $253,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 48% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
745
+52%since 2000
from 491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,174 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 3,410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
−16%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:505 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3765036307568831990201020202024Houston Acres
2024745
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,777
+40%since 2000
from $26,277 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
+35.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
−6%since 2010
from 0.321 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,500
+135%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
9.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+5%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(485)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(712)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.6%(12)
Other2.8%(21)
Diversity Score10.7%(80)
Diversity Score
11
+253%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.1%
+26.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.2%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.7%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−95.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2017
from 86.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houston Acres, Kentucky?

Houston Acres, Kentucky has about 745 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Houston Acres, Kentucky?

The typical household in Houston Acres, Kentucky earns about $94,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Houston Acres, Kentucky expensive?

In Houston Acres, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $253,700, and the typical rent is about $2,500 a month.

How educated are people in Houston Acres, Kentucky?

About 59.1% of adults age 25 and over in Houston Acres, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Houston Acres, Kentucky?

About 13.3% of people in Houston Acres, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houston Acres, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Houston Acres, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 241 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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