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Houston Acres

Kentucky · 492 residents · 0.144 sq mi
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Houston Acres is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $186,200. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 64% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
492
Unchangedsince 2000
from 491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,417 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3765036307568831990201020202024Houston Acres
2024745
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,625
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,286
+50%since 2000
from $26,277 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
+30.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
12.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(444)
Black2.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.4%(56)
Diversity Score
11
+276%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.8%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houston Acres, Kentucky?

Houston Acres, Kentucky has about 492 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Houston Acres, Kentucky earns about $85,625 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 $186,200, and the typical rent is about $1,400 a month.

How educated are people in Houston Acres, Kentucky?

About 56.5% 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 2.1% of people in Houston Acres, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houston Acres, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Houston Acres, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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