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Houston Lake

Missouri · 229 residents · 0.12 sq mi
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Houston Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,243. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. 15% 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 $158,900. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
−19%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,908 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 2,367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+9%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1812493183864541990201020202024Houston Lake
2024271
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,243
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,983
+39%since 2000
from $24,471 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,293
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $717 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
13.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+66%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(267)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(10)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(187)
Black2.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino7%(16)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other18.2%(42)
Diversity Score51.4%(118)
Diversity Score
51
+360%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.9%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Female
43.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.6%
−61.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houston Lake, Missouri?

Houston Lake, Missouri has about 229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Houston Lake, Missouri?

The typical household in Houston Lake, Missouri earns about $62,243 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Houston Lake, Missouri expensive?

In Houston Lake, Missouri, the median home is worth about $158,900, and the typical rent is about $1,293 a month.

How educated are people in Houston Lake, Missouri?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Houston Lake, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Houston Lake, Missouri?

About 6.7% of people in Houston Lake, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houston Lake, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Houston Lake, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 41 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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