Houston County's estimated 2026 population is 8,433 with a growth rate of -0.54% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Houston County is the 89th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 8,450 and has seen a growth of -0.2% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43 years
Female: 44.6 years
Male: 41.1 years
There are 6,618 adults, (1,681 of whom are seniors) in Houston County.
Female: 4,217 (50.5%)
Male: 4,136 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Houston County includes 92.22% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,703 | 92.22% |
| Two or more races | 383 | 4.59% |
| Black or African American | 214 | 2.56% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.12% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.08% |
Houston County's average per capita income is $44,715. Household income levels show a median of $59,576. The poverty rate stands at 11.06%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,896 | - |
| Families | $78,653 | $86,254 |
| Households | $59,576 | $74,463 |
| Non Families | $36,827 | $41,852 |
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