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Houston

Missouri · 2,079 residents · 3.643 sq mi
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Houston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,227. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,200. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,079
+4%since 2000
from 1,992 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
571 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
−8%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Houston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,227
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,886 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,287
+29%since 2000
from $14,977 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $304 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
51.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−22%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,893)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(29)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(96)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,876)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(81)
Asian0.8%(16)
Other7%(146)
Diversity Score27.2%(565)
Diversity Score
27
+462%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.3%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houston, Missouri?

Houston, Missouri has about 2,079 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Houston, Missouri?

The typical household in Houston, Missouri earns about $33,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Houston, Missouri expensive?

In Houston, Missouri, the median home is worth about $82,200, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Houston, Missouri?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Houston, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Houston, Missouri?

About 26.4% of people in Houston, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houston, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Houston, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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