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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Houston County

Texas · 23,185 residents · 1,230.997 sq mi
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Houston County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,119. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,400. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,185
+8%since 1990
from 21,375 in 1990
1990 – 2025
19 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 17 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+12%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,119
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,138 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,525
+46%since 1990
from $9,965 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.0%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 25.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$376
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
76.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
23.9% rent
1.7
−21%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(14,348)
Black29.7%(6,355)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(947)
Asian0.2%(41)
Diversity Score62.9%(13,445)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(14,775)
Black27.8%(6,442)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,739)
Asian0.2%(53)
Diversity Score62.9%(14,594)
63
Unchangedsince 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.0%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
−14%since 1990
from 20.1 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, Texas?

Houston County, Texas has about 23,185 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Houston County, Texas earns about $28,119 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Houston County, Texas expensive?

In Houston County, Texas, the median home is worth about $48,400, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Houston County, Texas?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Houston County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Houston County, Texas?

About 21.0% of people in Houston County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houston County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Houston County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,810 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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