State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
571.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.05% (-1)
Growth Since 2010
-0.05% (-1)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Houston, Missouri Population 2021
2,080
Houston is a city located in Texas County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Texas County. With a 2020 population of 2,080, it is the 234th largest city in Missouri and the 7473rd largest city in the United States . Houston is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually and its population has decreased by -0.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,081 in 2010. Spanning over 4 miles, Houston has a population density of 571 people per square mile.
The average household income in Houston is $38,587 with a poverty rate of 30.85%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $605 per month, and the median house value is $101,600. The median age in Houston is 40.8 years, 33.1 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.
Houston Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Houstonwas:
- White: 90.08%
- Two or more races: 6.06%
- Native American: 1.43%
- Asian: 1.27%
- Black or African American: 1.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Houston, Missouri is 2,080 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,080.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,081.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,335 | 90.08% |
| Two or More Races | 157 | 6.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 37 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 33 | 1.27% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 1.16% |
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Houston Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 969 | 2.53 | 48.2 |
| Non Family | 424 | 1.23 | 36.1 |
| Married | 334 | 3.47 | 80.8 |
| Female | 141 | 3.32 | 28.4 |
| Male | 70 | 4.36 | 5.7 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 4.36% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 275 | 15.17% |
| High School Graduate | 625 | 34.47% |
| Some College | 490 | 27.03% |
| Associates Degree | 90 | 4.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 190 | 10.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 64 | 3.53% |
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Houston Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,512 | 1,239 | 250 |
| 2+ Races | 147 | 138 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 93 | 31 | |
| Native American | 37 | 23 | |
| Black | 30 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 93.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.53%.
Houston Language by Age
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Houston Language
97.47% of Houston residents speak only English, while 2.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.32% of the population.
Houston Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,016 | 653 | 32.39% |
| Hispanic | 199 | 59 | 29.65% |
| Multiple | 143 | 45 | 31.47% |
| Black | 19 | 2 | 10.53% |
30.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.57%
Male Poverty Rate
36.12%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Houston
The race most likely to be in poverty in Houston is White, with 32.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Houston is Black, with 10.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.58%.
Houston Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
35.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Houston Married by Age and Sex
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Houston Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Houston Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 177 | 9.86% |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 45.58% |
| Asian | 33 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 6.54% |
Houston Veterans by Education
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21.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
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44.3%
Labor Force Participation
40.1%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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66.51%
Born in Houston
99.81%
Native Born
0.19%
Foreign Born
0.19%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.81% of Houston residents were born in the United States, with 66.51% having been born in Missouri. 0.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,080 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 2,081 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 2,082 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 2,083 | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 2,083 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 2,080 | 19 | 0.92% |
| 2015 | 2,061 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 2,065 | 0.00% | |
| 2013 | 2,065 | -14 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 2,079 | -12 | -0.57% |
| 2011 | 2,091 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 2,087 | 0.00% |