Houston County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Houston County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 8,293. It is the 89th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Houston County is 44.2 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Houston County is $54,475. This is 19% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $150,100. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $256,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Houston County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Houston County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.