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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Houston County

Minnesota · 19,718 residents · 552.113 sq mi
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Houston County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,680. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $92,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,718
+7%since 1990
from 18,497 in 1990
1990 – 2025
36 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 34 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+13%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,680
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,846 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,826
+62%since 1990
from $11,587 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.5%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$392
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
81.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
19.0% rent
2.3
+12%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(18,332)
Black0.2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(47)
Asian0.3%(58)
Diversity Score2.8%(525)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(19,338)
Black0.3%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(121)
Asian0.4%(73)
Diversity Score3.2%(629)
3
+12%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.5%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.5%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−46%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houston County, Minnesota?

Houston County, Minnesota has about 19,718 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Houston County, Minnesota earns about $40,680 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Houston County, Minnesota expensive?

In Houston County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $92,600, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Houston County, Minnesota?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Houston County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Houston County, Minnesota?

About 6.5% of people in Houston County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houston County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Houston County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,221 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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