U.S. County · Profile

Houston County

108.5KTotal Population
187Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+22.10%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Houston County has a population of 108,462 as of 2023. It is located in Alabama.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Houston County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White66.6%72,236
Black or African American27.2%29,502
Two or More Races4.0%4,338
Hispanic or Latino3.6%3,905
Asian0.9%976
Some Other Race0.9%976
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%325
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Houston County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$55,064
26.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$32,126
16.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.8%
54.8% above national average
Median Age
40.4 years

Income & Poverty

$55,064Median Household Income
$32,126Per Capita Income
17.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$55,064$78,415
Families$72,526$95,768
Married-couple Families$72,526$81,229
Nonfamily Households$31,343$33,850

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Houston County, Alabama.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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