Houston County's estimated 2026 population is 180,781 with a growth rate of 1.65% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Houston County is the 14th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 140,414 and has seen a growth of 28.75% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Houston County includes 54.99% White, 31.6% Black or African American, 3.09% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (54.99%)
Black or African American (31.6%)
Two or more races (8.25%)
Asian (3.09%)
Other race (1.57%)
Native American (0.35%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.15%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91,775 | 54.99% |
| Black or African American | 52,733 | 31.6% |
| Two or more races | 13,772 | 8.25% |
| Asian | 5,164 | 3.09% |
| Other race | 2,624 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 577 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 257 | 0.15% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Houston County's average per capita income is $49,879. Household income levels show a median of $80,743. The poverty rate stands at 10.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $115,682 | $129,039 |
| Families | $92,678 | $107,912 |
| Households | $80,743 | $95,174 |
| Non Families | $44,937 | $57,988 |
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