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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Houston Acres

Kentucky · 491 residents · 0.144 sq mi
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Houston Acres is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $46,875. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $120,100. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

491
−3%since 1990
from 504 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,410 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 3,500 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.2
−2%since 1990
from 46.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3765036307568831990201020202024Houston Acres
2024745
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,875
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,277
+55%since 1990
from $16,927 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$120,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$583
+61%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
92.7%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 97.6% in 1990
7.3% rent
2.6
+37%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(502)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(485)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.6%(3)
Diversity Score3%(15)
3
+207%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.0%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 23.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.0%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.0%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
−40%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houston Acres, Kentucky?

Houston Acres, Kentucky has about 491 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Houston Acres, Kentucky earns about $46,875 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 $120,100, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Houston Acres, Kentucky?

About 33.0% 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 2.5% of people in Houston Acres, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houston Acres, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Houston Acres, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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