COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Houston County

Tennessee · 8,088 residents · 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 $29,968. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,900.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 39.5

US median: 35.2

Less educated

10% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 30%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

8,088

+15%since 1990

from 7,018 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

40 / sq mi

+15%since 1990

from 35 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

39.5

+5%since 1990

from 37.7 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

20248K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$29,968

+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $20,112 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,614

+72%since 1990

from $9,060 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

18.1%

−0.6 ptssince 1990

from 18.7% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$61,900

+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $36,100 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$394

+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $264 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

77.0%

−1.7 ptssince 1990

from 78.7% in 1990

23.0% rent

Afford Score

2.1

+15%since 1990

from 1.8 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic95.8%(6,721)

Black4%(279)

Hispanic / Latino0.8%(58)

Asian0%(2)

Diversity Score12%(844)

2000

White, non-Hispanic94.1%(7,611)

Black3.3%(266)

Hispanic / Latino1.2%(101)

Asian0.1%(10)

Diversity Score11.4%(919)

Diversity Score

−6%since 1990

from 12 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

10.3%

+4.0 ptssince 1990

from 6.3% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

70.1%

+17.4 ptssince 1990

from 52.8% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

2.9%

+1.2 ptssince 1990

from 1.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

26.0 min

+4%since 1990

from 24.8 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, Tennessee?

Houston County, Tennessee has about 8,088 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Houston County, Tennessee earns about $29,968 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 $61,900, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Houston County, Tennessee?

About 10.3% 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 18.1% 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 1,070 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts

Census Tract 1203 Census Tract 1201 Census Tract 1202

3 ZIP codes

ZIP 37061 ZIP 37178 ZIP 37175

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

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