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Houston County

Tennessee · 8,283 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 $43,521. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,300. With a median age of 44.3, 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 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,283
+2%since 2000
from 8,088 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+12%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Houston County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,521
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,968 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,836
+53%since 2000
from $15,614 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+40%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(7,611)
Black3.3%(266)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(101)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(919)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(7,491)
Black2.4%(200)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(202)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other1.9%(154)
Diversity Score16.9%(1,399)
Segregation Score18.3%(1,515)
Diversity Score
17
+49%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.2%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houston County, Tennessee?

Houston County, Tennessee has about 8,283 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Houston County, Tennessee earns about $43,521 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 $126,300, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Houston County, Tennessee?

About 13.4% 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 14.8% 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 1,265 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
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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