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Houston County

State:
Minnesota
County Seat:
Caledonia

Houston County's estimated 2025 population is 18,292 with a growth rate of -0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Houston County is the 51st largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 19,027 and has seen a growth of -3.86% since that time.

18,292
Total Population
33
Population Density (mi²)
51
Population Rank (State)
-145 -0.79%
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 94.04% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Native American

Other race

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White17,65094.04%
Two or more races7073.77%
Asian1911.02%
Native American770.41%
Other race770.41%
Black or African American660.35%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Houston County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Houston County's average per capita income is $52,942. Household income levels show a median of $77,087. The poverty rate stands at 6.54%.

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$106,383-
Families$97,976$118,672
Households$77,087$95,566
Non Families$44,403$54,288

$52,942

Average Income

$77,087

Median Household Income

6.54%

Poverty Rate