Houston County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47083 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,353 | — | #2,624 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,576 | -20.7% | #2,117 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.0 years | +10.5% | #1,219 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $172,700 | -38.7% | #1,753 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $735 | -36.8% | #2,558 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | -12.2% | #1,022 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Houston County has a population of 8,353, making it the #2,624 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Houston County is $59,576, ranking #2,117 out of 3,222 counties — 20.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.1% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Houston County is $172,700 (-38.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $735/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.0%.
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88.4% of residents in Houston County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% below the national rate.
About Houston County, Tennessee
Houston County, Tennessee has a total population of 8,353, making it the 2,624th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Houston County is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Houston County is $59,576, which ranks #2,117 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.7% below 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 3.9%.
The median home value in Houston County is $172,700, 38.7% below the national median. Renters in Houston County pay a median gross rent of $735 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Houston County, 13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 41.4 min.
Houston County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%).
All data for Houston County, Tennessee 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.