U.S. County · Profile

Houston County

8.4KTotal Population
42Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+3.89%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Houston County has a population of 8,393 as of 2023. It is located in Tennessee.

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):2.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White93.6%7,856
Black or African American3.4%285
Hispanic or Latino2.8%235
Two or More Races2.1%176
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%25
Asian0.3%25
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.2%17
Some Other Race0.0%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
$51,544
30.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,053
29.4% below national average
Poverty Rate
13.4%
16.5% above national average
Median Age
44.1 years

Income & Poverty

$51,544Median Household Income
$27,053Per Capita Income
13.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$51,544$63,800
Families$73,000$81,574
Married-couple Families$73,000$81,760
Nonfamily Households$26,552$28,676

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, Tennessee.

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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