COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Houston County

Alabama · 88,787 residents · 579.826 sq mi

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Houston County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,431. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $74,500.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 36.7

US median: 35.2

Less educated

18% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

88,787

+9%since 1990

from 81,331 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

153 / sq mi

+9%since 1990

from 140 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

36.7

+11%since 1990

from 33.2 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024108K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$34,431

+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $24,813 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$18,759

+55%since 1990

from $12,118 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

15.0%

−1.5 ptssince 1990

from 16.5% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$74,500

+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $52,100 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$413

+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $308 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

69.5%

+1.9 ptssince 1990

from 67.6% in 1990

30.5% rent

Afford Score

2.2

+3%since 1990

from 2.1 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic75.9%(61,756)

Black23.2%(18,894)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(386)

Asian0.5%(392)

Diversity Score46.9%(38,160)

2000

White, non-Hispanic72.4%(64,312)

Black24.4%(21,703)

Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1,122)

Asian0.6%(548)

Diversity Score50.1%(44,460)

Diversity Score

+7%since 1990

from 47 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

18.4%

+3.4 ptssince 1990

from 15.0% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

76.5%

+8.2 ptssince 1990

from 68.3% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

6.3%

+1.4 ptssince 1990

from 4.9% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

12.5 min

−21%since 1990

from 15.9 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houston County, Alabama?

Houston County, Alabama has about 88,787 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Houston County, Alabama?

The typical household in Houston County, Alabama earns about $34,431 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Houston County, Alabama expensive?

In Houston County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $74,500, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Houston County, Alabama?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Houston County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Houston County, Alabama?

About 15.0% of people in Houston County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houston County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Houston County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,456 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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