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Houstonia

Missouri · 201 residents (2025 est.) · 0.198 sq mi
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Houstonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,337. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Missouri 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

Total population
273
−1%since 2000
from 275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,379 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,389 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.1
+58%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:201 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1071582092593101990201020202024Houstonia
2024273
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,337
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,219 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
98.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
1.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(267)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian1.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(4)
Diversity Score3.6%(10)
Diversity Score
4
−42%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+26%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
61.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 75.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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