Houston County, Georgia

GA · FIPS 13153 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 169,649 #405 / 3,222
87th
Median Household Income $80,698 +7.4% #552 / 3,222
83th
Median Age 36.3 years -6.7% #2,827 / 3,222
12th
Median Home Value $219,800 -22.0% #1,189 / 3,222
63th
Median Gross Rent $1,208 +3.9% #527 / 3,222
84th
Poverty Rate 11.1% -12.2% #1,020 / 3,222
68th

Demographics

Houston County has a population of 169,649, making it the #405 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.3 years, which is 6.7% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.4%
Native Born
6.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Houston County is $80,698, ranking #552 out of 3,222 counties — 7.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.1% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.

Median Household Income
$80,698 +7.4% vs nat'l
Rank #552 of 3,222
83th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,138 −10.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,237 of 3,222
62th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.1% −12.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,020 of 3,222
68th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.8% −8.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,913 of 3,222
41th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.5% −3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #599 of 3,222
81th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.8 min −10.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,985 of 3,222
38th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Houston County is $219,800 (-22.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,208/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.9%.

Median Home Value
$219,800 −22.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,189 of 3,222
63th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,208 +3.9% vs nat'l
Rank #527 of 3,222
84th percentile
Homeownership Rate
66.9% +3.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,574 of 3,222
20th percentile
66.9% Homeownership

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Health

89.8% of residents in Houston County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% below the national rate.

89.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.8% −2.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,185 of 3,222
32th percentile

About Houston County, Georgia

Houston County, Georgia has a total population of 169,649, making it the 405th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Houston County is 36.3 years, which is 6.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Houston County is $80,698, which ranks #552 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.

The median home value in Houston County is $219,800, 22.0% below the national median. Renters in Houston County pay a median gross rent of $1,208 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Houston County, 32.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.8 min.

Houston County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 51.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (32.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.6%).

All data for Houston County, Georgia 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.