Houston County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48225 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,051 | — | #1,771 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,531 | -24.8% | #2,370 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.7 years | +12.3% | #1,025 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $164,900 | -41.5% | #1,913 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $887 | -23.7% | #1,509 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% | +19.3% | #1,954 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Houston County has a population of 22,051, making it the #1,771 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Houston County is $56,531, ranking #2,370 out of 3,222 counties — 24.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.0% and unemployment stands at 6.7%.
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The median home value in Houston County is $164,900 (-41.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $887/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.6%.
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88.5% of residents in Houston County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% below the national rate.
About Houston County, Texas
Houston County, Texas has a total population of 22,051, making it the 1,771st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Houston County is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Houston County is $56,531, which ranks #2,370 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7%.
The median home value in Houston County is $164,900, 41.5% below the national median. Renters in Houston County pay a median gross rent of $887 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Houston County, 14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.1 min.
Houston County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (20.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.5%).
All data for Houston County, Texas 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.