Houston County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Houston County is located in Texas with a total population of 22,042. It is the 108th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Houston County is 44.0 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Houston County is $54,563. This is 28% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $155,100. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Houston County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Houston County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (21.6% vs 11.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (14.1%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.7%.