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Houston County

Texas · 23,732 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 $31,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,600. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,732
+2%since 2000
from 23,185 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+8%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K23K23K24K1990201020202024Houston County
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,929
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,119 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,813
+30%since 2000
from $14,525 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.7%
−47.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
31.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+23%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(14,775)
Black27.8%(6,442)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,739)
Asian0.2%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.9%(14,594)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(14,811)
Black25.8%(6,129)
Hispanic / Latino10%(2,364)
Asian0.4%(95)
Other2.2%(519)
Diversity Score67.6%(16,037)
Diversity Score
68
+7%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$119,500+77%
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Home value$186,400+176%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houston County, Texas?

Houston County, Texas has about 23,732 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Houston County, Texas earns about $31,929 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 $67,600, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Houston County, Texas?

About 13.4% 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 23.7% 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 2,357 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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