Houston County's estimated 2026 population is 8,818 with a growth rate of 1.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Houston County is the 89th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 8,450 and has seen a growth of 4.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Houston County includes 93.03% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (93.03%)
Two or more races (3.18%)
Black or African American (2.91%)
Asian (0.36%)
Native American (0.34%)
Other race (0.18%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,715 | 93.03% |
| Two or more races | 264 | 3.18% |
| Black or African American | 241 | 2.91% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.34% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.18% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Houston County's average per capita income is $40,763. Household income levels show a median of $54,475. The poverty rate stands at 13.76%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,548 | - |
| Families | $71,667 | $84,873 |
| Households | $54,475 | $68,009 |
| Non Families | $27,989 | $33,570 |
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