Houston County's estimated 2026 population is 17,902 with a growth rate of -1.24% 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 -5.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Houston County includes 94.04% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (94.04%)
Two or more races (3.77%)
Asian (1.02%)
Native American (0.41%)
Other race (0.41%)
Black or African American (0.35%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,650 | 94.04% |
| Two or more races | 707 | 3.77% |
| Asian | 191 | 1.02% |
| Native American | 77 | 0.41% |
| Other race | 77 | 0.41% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 0.35% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $106,383 | - |
| Families | $97,976 | $118,672 |
| Households | $77,087 | $95,566 |
| Non Families | $44,403 | $54,288 |
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