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
39th
Median Household Income $79,825 +6.2% #593 / 3,222
82th
Median Age 45.1 years +15.9% #728 / 3,222
77th
Median Home Value $239,000 -15.2% #1,000 / 3,222
69th
Median Gross Rent $879 -24.4% #1,555 / 3,222
52th
Poverty Rate 6.6% -47.8% #161 / 3,222
95th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.8%
Native Born
2.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$79,825 +6.2% vs nat'l
Rank #593 of 3,222
82th percentile
Per Capita Income
$44,963 +9.0% vs nat'l
Rank #418 of 3,222
87th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.6% −47.8% vs nat'l
Rank #161 of 3,222
95th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.6% −70.3% vs nat'l
Rank #184 of 3,222
94th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.1% −10.7% vs nat'l
Rank #758 of 3,222
76th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.5 min −7.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,824 of 3,222
43th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$239,000 −15.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,000 of 3,222
69th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$879 −24.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,555 of 3,222
52th percentile
Homeownership Rate
83.4% +29.5% vs nat'l
Rank #226 of 3,222
93th percentile
83.4% Homeownership

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Health

96.8% of residents in Houston County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% above the national rate.

96.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.8% +5.5% vs nat'l
Rank #107 of 3,222
97th percentile

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.