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Houston County

Tennessee · 8,479 residents (2025 est.) · 200.294 sq mi
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Houston County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,576. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,353
+3%since 2000
from 8,088 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
42 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 40 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
+9%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,479 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Houston County
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.7%(393)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95%(414)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.3%(607)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.7%(557)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.6%(382)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.1%(1,012)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.1%(1,097)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.7%(979)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.7%(1,231)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.9%(995)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.4%(535)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(151)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,576
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,968 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,793
+104%since 2000
from $15,614 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
−16%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,700
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.2%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+4%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
76
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Houston County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(7,611)
Black3.3%(266)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(101)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(7,517)
Black2.6%(214)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(269)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other4%(331)
Diversity Score
23
+23%since 2009
from 19 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
11
−39%since 2020
from 18 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(143)
Puerto Rican1.1%(93)
Peruvian0.3%(21)
Panamanian0.1%(8)
Cuban0%(2)
Asian origin
Chinese0.2%(15)
Korean0.1%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American14.7%(1,231)
Irish11.9%(996)
English11.4%(950)
German7.2%(604)
Polish2.2%(184)
Scottish1.7%(141)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(123)
Dutch1.4%(115)
Italian1.2%(101)
French1.1%(90)
Norwegian0.7%(55)
Welsh0.5%(45)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian0.3%(29)
Lithuanian0.3%(27)
Romanian0.3%(23)
Czech0.3%(22)
Swedish0.2%(17)
British0.2%(15)
Portuguese0.1%(11)
Russian0.1%(10)
Arab0.1%(8)
Haitian0%(4)
Danish0%(3)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.1%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
+21.3 ptssince 2017
from 62.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25%(852)
Married58.9%(2,008)
Widowed3%(104)
Divorced13.1%(448)
Women 15+
Never married21%(740)
Married49.1%(1,733)
Widowed12.4%(438)
Divorced17.5%(616)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houston County, Tennessee?

Houston County, Tennessee has about 8,353 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Houston County, Tennessee earns about $59,576 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Houston County, Tennessee expensive?

In Houston County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $172,700, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Houston County, Tennessee?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Houston County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Houston County, Tennessee?

About 11.1% of people in Houston County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houston County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Houston County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,335 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 1203Census Tract 1201Census Tract 1202
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 37061ZIP 37178ZIP 37175
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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