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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Houstonia

Missouri · 293 residents · 0.198 sq mi
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Houstonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $21,300. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
293
+7%vs 2000
vs 275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
29.3
−14%vs 2000
vs 34.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1071582092593101990201020202024Houstonia
2024273
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 57.5%(22)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 912.3%(36)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.9%(29)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 199.2%(27)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.8%(17)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3420.8%(61)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 448.5%(25)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 548.5%(25)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 649.2%(27)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 746.1%(18)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 842%(6)
US avg: 4%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,438
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,219 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,980
−44%vs 2000
vs $12,490 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
19.5%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$21,300
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$295
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $363 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
88.1%
+6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.8% in 2000
11.9% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Houstonia on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(267)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian1.1%(3)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(3)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

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)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
55.6%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houstonia, Missouri?

Houstonia, Missouri has about 293 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Houstonia, Missouri?

The typical household in Houstonia, Missouri earns about $18,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Houstonia, Missouri expensive?

In Houstonia, Missouri, the median home is worth about $21,300, and the typical rent is about $295 a month.

How educated are people in Houstonia, Missouri?

About 4.9% 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 19.5% of people in Houstonia, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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