Houston County's estimated 2026 population is 22,301 with a growth rate of -0.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Houston County is the 111th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 23,683 and has seen a growth of -5.84% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.7 years
Female: 45.6 years
Male: 43 years
There are 17,572 adults, (4,898 of whom are seniors) in Houston County.
Female: 10,160 (46.1%)
Male: 11,891 (53.9%)
The racial composition of Houston County includes 61.27% White, 20.9% Black or African American, 4.32% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,511 | 61.27% |
| Black or African American | 4,609 | 20.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,673 | 12.12% |
| Other race | 953 | 4.32% |
| Native American | 216 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.02% |
Houston County's average per capita income is $39,620. Household income levels show a median of $56,531. The poverty rate stands at 15.03%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,218 | - |
| Families | $76,896 | $91,742 |
| Households | $56,531 | $77,793 |
| Non Families | $25,213 | $47,013 |
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