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Houston County

Texas · 22,066 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 $40,838. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% 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 $107,500. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,066
−5%since 2000
from 23,185 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+12%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K23K23K24K1990201020202024Houston County
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,838
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,119 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,669
+49%since 2000
from $14,525 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+53%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(12,957)
Black23.4%(5,163)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(3,071)
Asian0.6%(138)
Other1.9%(416)
Diversity Score71%(15,672)
Segregation Score28.8%(6,355)
Diversity Score
71
+13%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−64.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houston County, Texas?

Houston County, Texas has about 22,066 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Houston County, Texas earns about $40,838 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 $107,500, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Houston County, Texas?

About 15.6% 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 19.0% 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 691 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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7 ZIP codes
ZIP 75835ZIP 75844ZIP 75851ZIP 75847ZIP 75856ZIP 75849ZIP 75858
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