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Houston Acres

Kentucky · 507 residents · 0.144 sq mi
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Houston Acres has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $156,900. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
507
+3%since 2000
from 491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,521 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.6
+10%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3765036307568831990201020202024Houston Acres
2024745
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,438
+4%since 2000
from $26,277 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−39.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
9.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+9%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(471)
Black3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian2%(10)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score14.8%(75)
Diversity Score
15
+387%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.9%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houston Acres, Kentucky?

Houston Acres, Kentucky has about 507 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Houston Acres, Kentucky earns about $56,250 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 $156,900, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Houston Acres, Kentucky?

About 40.7% 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 3.1% 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 3 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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