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Houstonia

Missouri · 201 residents (2025 est.) · 0.20 sq mi
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Houstonia is a city of 273 people in Missouri. The median age is 54.1, about 15 years above the US median. Owners hold 99% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 44% less than in Missouri as a whole. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. Median household income is $39,337, under the $82,259 national median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
99% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

273
−1%since 2000
from 275 in 2000
201 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,379 / sq mi
+8%since 2009
from 1,273 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
54.1
+58%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.20 sq mi
Population, 19902024
10715820925931019902000201020202024Houstonia
2024273
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.8%(5)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(15)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.6%(18)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.5%(26)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.5%(4)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.3%(20)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.2%(17)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.6%(37)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6430.8%(84)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.1%(14)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.6%(18)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.5%(15)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,337
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,219 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$30,092
+141%since 2000
from $12,490 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
14.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.365
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.364 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction19.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

98.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
1.3% rent
13.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.83 people
−34%since 2010
from 2.78 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
5.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(267)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian1.1%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(4)
4
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German33.3%(91)
American19.8%(54)
Irish9.5%(26)
English5.5%(15)
French1.8%(5)
Danish0.7%(2)
Dutch0.7%(2)
Polish0.7%(2)
Italian0.4%(1)
Section 05

Education

32.7%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.4 min
+26%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
83.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
2.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
14.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
74.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
89.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
5.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
62.7%
+52.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

38.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
61.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
1.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
15.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
10.2%
−16.0 ptssince 2013
from 26.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
92.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 75.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
92.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
95.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.7%(27)
Married55.7%(49)
Widowed1.1%(1)
Divorced12.5%(11)
Women 15+
Never married4.8%(7)
Married29.9%(44)
Widowed45.6%(67)
Divorced19.7%(29)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

10.2%
−16.0 ptssince 2013
from 26.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
56.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
22.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
18.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
12.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
76.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
28.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 3 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houstonia, Missouri?

Houstonia, Missouri has about 273 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Houstonia, Missouri?

The typical household in Houstonia, Missouri earns about $39,337 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Houstonia, Missouri?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Houstonia, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Houstonia, Missouri?

About 14.3% of people in Houstonia, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houstonia, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Houstonia, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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