Houston County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01069 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 108,140 | — | #580 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,626 | -22.0% | #2,214 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.3 years | +3.6% | #2,014 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $183,300 | -35.0% | #1,594 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $945 | -18.7% | #1,194 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% | +39.0% | #2,383 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Houston County has a population of 108,140, making it the #580 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Houston County is $58,626, ranking #2,214 out of 3,222 counties — 22.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.5% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Houston County is $183,300 (-35.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $945/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.8%.
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88.8% of residents in Houston County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% below the national rate.
About Houston County, Alabama
Houston County, Alabama has a total population of 108,140, making it the 580th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Houston County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Houston County is $58,626, which ranks #2,214 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Houston County is $183,300, 35.0% below the national median. Renters in Houston County pay a median gross rent of $945 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Houston County, 23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.2 min.
Houston County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 63.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (27.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%).
All data for Houston County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.