County · Georgia
Houston County, Georgia
Houston County, Georgia. Houston County had 178,214 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.9% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 4 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 38 census tracts. GEOID 13153.
Houston County is one of the 2 counties of the Warner Robins, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
178,214
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 163,633 · ACS 2020-2024: 169,649
Median household income
$80,698
±$3,122 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$219,800
±$6,427 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,208
±$38 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Houston County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 163,633 residents in Houston County. The Census Bureau estimates 178,214 for July 1, 2025, up 8.9% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 169,649 over 376 square miles of land.
| Measure | Houston County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 169,649 | 10,940,407 | +16,142 |
| Households | 63,851±755 | 4,074,366 | +6,795 |
| Average household size | 2.63±0.03 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 69,823±65 | 4,541,835 | +6,805 |
Houston County's population since 2000
From 110,765 in 2000 to 178,214 in 2025: up 60.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Houston County?
Houston County holds 4 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Warner Robins with 87,761 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Warner Robins | 80,308 | $66,970 |
|---|---|---|
| Perry | 20,624 | $76,909 |
| Centerville | 8,228 | $68,922 |
| Robins AFBGEOID 1365968 | 1,061 | $106,667 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Houston County?
The median resident of Houston County is 36.3 years old; 25.5% are under 18 and 13.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 32.2%. 6.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Houston County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3±0.4 | 37.6 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 25.5%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.7%±0.1 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.6% | 11.0% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.4%±0.3 pts | 49.1% | −4.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 32.2%±0.6 pts | 30.7% | +1.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1%±0.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.6%±0.5 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.4%±0.7 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 15.8%±0.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.8%±0.8 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.2%±1.0 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5%±0.8 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.5%±1.7 pts | 34.9% | +4.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.9%±1.2 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Houston County earn?
Half of Houston County's 63,851 households earn less than $80,698 a year (±$3,122), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $75,962 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,736 after inflation. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Houston County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,698±$3,122 | $77,353 | +$4,736 |
| Mean household income | $97,172±$2,899 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,138±$1,014 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1%±1.3 pts | 13.4% | −2.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.9%±2.5 pts | 18.3% | −5.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.3%±1.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.1%±1.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Houston County?
Owners occupy 66.9% of Houston County's occupied homes and renters 33.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $219,800 by its owner (±$6,427). The median renter pays $1,208 a month including utilities, and 40.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Houston County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $219,800±$6,427 | $303,300 | +$44,303 |
| Median gross rent | $1,208±$38 | $1,393 | +$76 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.6%±3.2 pts | 43.4% | +4.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,554±$54 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.9%±1.7 pts | 65.7% | +3.3 pts |
| Housing units | 69,823±65 | 4,541,835 | +6,805 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.1%±1.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.6%±1.4 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.0%±0.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.6%±0.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Houston County building?
Builders took permits for 1,218 new housing units across Houston County in 2025 (1,132 single-family), 6.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Houston County get to work?
78.6% of Houston County's workers drive alone and 10.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Houston County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.6%±1.1 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±0.8 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.6%±1.8 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9%±1.4 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3%±1.4 pts | 15.9% | +8.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min±0.9 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Houston County's census tracts?
Houston County is divided into 38 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $25,614 (Tract 203.01) to $146,553 (Tract 211.24).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Houston County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 14th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 35th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st of 159 |
| Median household income | 25th of 159 |
| Median home value | 55th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 27th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 131st of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th of 159 |
| Median age | 141st of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Houston County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.