Houston County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,653 | — | #1,953 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $79,825 | +6.2% | #593 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.1 years | +15.9% | #728 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $239,000 | -15.2% | #1,000 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $879 | -24.4% | #1,555 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | -47.8% | #161 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Houston County has a population of 18,653, making it the #1,953 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.1 years, which is 15.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Houston County is $79,825, ranking #593 out of 3,222 counties — 6.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.6% and unemployment stands at 1.6%.
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The median home value in Houston County is $239,000 (-15.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $879/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.4%.
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96.8% of residents in Houston County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% above the national rate.
About Houston County, Minnesota
Houston County, Minnesota has a total population of 18,653, making it the 1,953rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Houston County is 45.1 years, which is 15.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Houston County is $79,825, which ranks #593 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6%.
The median home value in Houston County is $239,000, 15.2% below the national median. Renters in Houston County pay a median gross rent of $879 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Houston County, 30.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.5 min.
Houston County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%).
All data for Houston County, Minnesota 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.