Houston County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Houston County, Georgia has a population of 169,649, the 14th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $80,698 and the median home value is $219,800. The poverty rate is 11.1%.
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 | 166,902 | 169,649 | +1.6% |
| Median household income | $80,743 | $80,698 | -0.1% |
| Median home value | $205,600 | $219,800 | +6.9% |
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
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Houston County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins | 82,990 | $66,970 | 14.2% | $185,700 |
| Perry | 23,001 | $76,909 | 13.9% | $225,300 |
| Centerville | 8,505 | $68,922 | 16.5% | $194,900 |
| Robins AFB | 1,193 | $106,667 | 5.9% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Houston County is located in Georgia with a total population of 169,649. It is the 14th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Houston County is 36.3 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Houston County is $80,698. This is 4% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. The median home value is $219,800. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Houston County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Houston County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 32.2%.
Education
32.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.
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 Georgia 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, Georgia?
Houston County has a population of 169,649, making it the 14th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Houston County?
The median household income in Houston County is $80,698 with a poverty rate of 11.1%.
How many cities are in Houston County, Georgia?
Houston County contains 4 Census-designated places.