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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Houston County

Minnesota · 18,843 residents · 552.113 sq mi
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Houston County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,514. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,000. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,843
−4%since 2000
from 19,718 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+16%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,514
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,680 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,546
+78%since 2000
from $18,826 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+31%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(19,338)
Black0.3%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(121)
Asian0.4%(73)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(629)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(17,840)
Black0.5%(90)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(243)
Asian0.5%(101)
Other2.4%(455)
Diversity Score11.5%(2,164)
Segregation Score23.6%(4,452)
Diversity Score
11
+260%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+66%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$73,013+23%
Home value$257,000+45%
Population121,339+559%
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Home value$235,400+33%
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Home value$221,100+25%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houston County, Minnesota?

Houston County, Minnesota has about 18,843 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Houston County, Minnesota earns about $59,514 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 $177,000, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Houston County, Minnesota?

About 24.1% 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 7.6% 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 346 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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