U.S. County · Profile

Houston County

22.1KTotal Population
18Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-4.67%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Houston County has a population of 22,066 as of 2023. It is located in Texas.

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):12.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White65.6%14,475
Black or African American24.3%5,362
Hispanic or Latino12.3%2,714
Two or More Races6.0%1,324
Some Other Race2.9%640
American Indian/Alaska Native0.8%177
Asian0.3%66
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
$51,043
31.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,346
33.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.6%
53.0% above national average
Median Age
43.9 years

Income & Poverty

$51,043Median Household Income
$25,346Per Capita Income
17.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$51,043$71,244
Families$63,776$82,156
Married-couple Families$63,776$71,429
Nonfamily Households$24,214$26,151

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, Texas.

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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