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Houston County

State:
Georgia
County Seat:
Perry

Houston County's estimated 2025 population is 176,372 with a growth rate of 1.26% 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 25.61% since that time.

176,372
Total Population
469
Population Density (mi²)
14
Population Rank (State)
2.2K 1.26%
Annual Population Growth

Houston County Population

Houston County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White91,77554.99%
Black or African American52,73331.6%
Two or more races13,7728.25%
Asian5,1643.09%
Other race2,6241.57%
Native American5770.35%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2570.15%

Houston County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
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

$49,879

Average Income

$80,743

Median Household Income

10.09%

Poverty Rate