Houston County, Alabama Demographics 2026
Houston County, Alabama has a population of 108,140, the 12th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $58,626 and the median home value is $183,300. The poverty rate is 17.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Houston County Quick Facts
How Houston County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,628 | 108,140 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $57,531 | $58,626 | +1.9% |
| Median home value | $178,000 | $183,300 | +3.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Houston County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan | 71,514 | $55,792 | 19.3% | $194,000 |
| Taylor | 3,063 | $67,464 | 16.0% | $134,200 |
| Ashford | 2,447 | $65,341 | 15.0% | $180,100 |
| Cowarts | 2,204 | $64,118 | 18.5% | $177,700 |
| Kinsey | 2,195 | $55,500 | 8.5% | $132,000 |
| Rehobeth | 1,887 | $80,972 | 11.3% | $242,900 |
| Webb | 1,475 | $54,792 | 7.9% | $113,800 |
| Cottonwood | 971 | $34,468 | 27.6% | $111,500 |
| Columbia | 785 | $62,000 | 11.8% | $156,800 |
| Avon | 378 | $39,375 | 22.2% | $122,500 |
| Gordon | 323 | N/A | 31.6% | $86,700 |
| Madrid | 220 | $39,750 | 14.2% | $122,500 |
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Population Overview
Houston County is located in Alabama with a total population of 108,140. It is the 12th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.
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 $58,626. This is 8% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $183,300. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Houston County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.1%.
Education
23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Houston County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Houston County, Alabama?
Houston County has a population of 108,140, making it the 12th most populous county in Alabama.
What is the median income in Houston County?
The median household income in Houston County is $58,626 with a poverty rate of 17.5%.
How many cities are in Houston County, Alabama?
Houston County contains 12 Census-designated places.