Houston County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Houston County is located in Georgia with a total population of 166,902. It is the 14th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Houston County is 36.2 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Houston County is $80,743. This is 8% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $205,600. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Houston County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Houston County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 31.3%.

Education

32.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.2%.