Houston is a city located in Texas County Missouri. Houston has a 2024 population of 2,219. It is also the county seat of Texas County. Houston is currently growing at a rate of 1.56% annually and its population has increased by 6.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,081 in 2020.
The average household income in Houston is $57,660 with a poverty rate of 28.25%. The median age in Houston is 33.9 years: 33.2 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Houston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,132 | 88.25% |
| Two or more races | 155 | 6.42% |
| Asian | 86 | 3.56% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.75% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.58% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 931 | 2.46 | 57 | 43 |
| Non Family | 388 | 1.58 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
| Married | 304 | 3.17 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Male | 127 | 2.29 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Female | 112 | 3.81 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
57.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 142 | 8.86% |
| Associates Degree | 86 | 5.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 138 | 8.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 94 | 5.87% |
| High School Graduate | 717 | 44.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 132 | 8.24% |
| Some College | 293 | 18.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,416 | 1,160 | 222 |
| 2+ Races | 137 | 123 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 17 | 0 |
| Native American | 18 | 15 | 8 |
| Black | 14 | 13 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 44.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,096 | $0 | $40,096 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,750 | $0 | $23,041 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $23,182 |
| Overall | $30,045 | $38,398 | $25,222 |
| Some College | $34,292 | $38,571 | $33,661 |
$30,045
Average Earnings
$38,398
Average Male
$25,222
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95% of Houston residents speak only English, while 5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,995 | 585 | 29.32% |
| Multiple | 147 | 46 | 31.29% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 23 | 52.27% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100% |
28.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.74%
Male Poverty Rate
32.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Houston is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Houston is White, with 29.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.61% |
| High School | 19.06% |
| Some College | 12.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.53% |
| Female Employed | 24.63% |
| Male Employed | 5% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,804 | $73,223 |
| Households | $40,893 | $57,660 |
| Married Families | $62,891 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,625 | $32,784 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.4%
Male Marriage Rate
31.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
270
Number of Veterans
255
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 110 |
| Vietnam | 60 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 86 |
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 75+ | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 171 | 10.18% |
| Asian | 86 | 100% |
| Native American | 8 | 44.44% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 3.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.07%
Born in Houston
99.54%
Native Born
0.46%
Foreign Born
0.33%
Non Citizen
0.12%
Naturalized
99.54% of Houston residents were born in the United States, with 71.07% having been born in Missouri. 0.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,392 | 34 | 1.44% |
| 2028 | 2,358 | 35 | 1.51% |
| 2027 | 2,323 | 35 | 1.53% |
| 2026 | 2,288 | 34 | 1.51% |
| 2025 | 2,254 | 35 | 1.58% |
| 2024 | 2,219 | 34 | 1.56% |
| 2023 | 2,185 | 22 | 1.02% |
| 2022 | 2,163 | 33 | 1.55% |
| 2021 | 2,130 | 49 | 2.35% |
| 2020 | 2,081 | -9 | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 2,090 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 2,091 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 2,090 | 5 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 2,085 | 18 | 0.87% |
| 2015 | 2,067 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 2,071 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 2,069 | -13 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 2,082 | -11 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 2,093 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 2,089 | 0 | 0% |