Houston County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13153 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 169,649 | — | #405 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,698 | +7.4% | #552 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.3 years | -6.7% | #2,827 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $219,800 | -22.0% | #1,189 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,208 | +3.9% | #527 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | -12.2% | #1,020 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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89.8% of residents in Houston County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% below the national rate.
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.