U.S. County · Profile

Houston County

172.0KTotal Population
456Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+55.30%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Houston County has a population of 171,974 as of 2023. It is located in Georgia.

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):6.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White56.3%96,821
Black or African American31.7%54,516
Two or More Races6.8%11,694
Hispanic or Latino6.8%11,694
Asian3.3%5,675
Some Other Race1.4%2,408
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%688
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.2%344

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
$76,968
3.2% above national average
Per Capita Income
$35,223
8.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
9.7%
15.7% below national average
Median Age
36.1 years

Income & Poverty

$76,968Median Household Income
$35,223Per Capita Income
9.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$76,968$92,873
Families$91,406$106,744
Married-couple Families$91,406$102,375
Nonfamily Households$42,295$45,679

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, Georgia.

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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