Houston County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Houston County is located in Alabama with a total population of 107,628. It is the 11th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Houston County is 40.3 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Houston County is $57,531. This is 7% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.0%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $178,000. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $195,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Houston County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.1%.

Education

22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.4%.