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Houstonia

Missouri · 220 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 $39,375. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
220
−20%since 2000
from 275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,111 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,389 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+7%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1071582092593101990201020202024Houstonia
2024273
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,375
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,219 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,813
+43%since 2000
from $12,490 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction22.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−42.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+40%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(214)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(10)
Diversity Score
5
−28%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
51.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.1%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houstonia, Missouri?

Houstonia, Missouri has about 220 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Houstonia, Missouri?

The typical household in Houstonia, Missouri earns about $39,375 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 $61,000, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Houstonia, Missouri?

About 1.5% 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 7.3% 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 73 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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