Houston County's estimated 2026 population is 22,427 with a growth rate of 0.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Houston County is the 112th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 23,683 and has seen a growth of -5.3% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Houston County includes 63.06% White, 22.07% Black or African American, 3.97% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (63.06%)
Black or African American (22.07%)
Two or more races (9.5%)
Other race (3.97%)
Native American (0.69%)
Asian (0.69%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,899 | 63.06% |
| Black or African American | 4,864 | 22.07% |
| Two or more races | 2,094 | 9.5% |
| Other race | 875 | 3.97% |
| Native American | 153 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 152 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Houston County's average per capita income is $37,175. Household income levels show a median of $54,563. The poverty rate stands at 16.25%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,849 | - |
| Families | $73,477 | $89,369 |
| Households | $54,563 | $75,378 |
| Non Families | $24,422 | $44,428 |
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