Houston County, Minnesota
Located in Minnesota, Houston County has a population of 18,653 residents and a median age of 45.1 years, making it the #1,953 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $239,000, and the median household income is $79,825, which is 6% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In Houston County, 30.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 10.7% below the national average, ranking #758 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Houston County is 79.6 years. 15.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 4.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
17.8% of adults in Houston County smoke , 38.4% are obese , and 25.2% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 17.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 7.6 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
7.2% of children in Houston County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 3.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Houston County is 78.8%. The mean commute time is 25.5 min, which is 7.6% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Houston County voted Republican with a margin of 16.5%. The vote was 41% Dem / 57.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.5 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.