County · Tennessee
Houston County, Tennessee
Houston County, Tennessee. Houston County had 8,479 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.5% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 47083.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,479
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,283 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,353
Median household income
$59,576
±$4,089 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$172,700
±$23,085 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$735
±$95 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Houston County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,283 residents in Houston County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,479 for July 1, 2025, up 2.5% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,353 over 200 square miles of land.
| Measure | Houston County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,353 | 7,066,383 | +189 |
| Households | 3,353±104 | 2,824,277 | +475 |
| Average household size | 2.44±0.08 | 2.45 | −0.32 |
| Housing units | 3,954±19 | 3,143,670 | −270 |
Houston County's population since 2000
From 8,088 in 2000 to 8,479 in 2025: up 4.8%. 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 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Tennessee Ridge with 1,341 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Tennessee Ridge | 1,332 | $74,271 |
|---|---|---|
| Erin | 1,224 | $36,488 |
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 43.0 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.8%. 1.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Houston County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0±1.0 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.8%±0.6 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1%±0.6 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% | 7.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.0%±0.3 pts | 71.0% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.9 pts | 15.4% | −2.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.0%±2.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 19.9%±2.6 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.6%±2.7 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.2%±2.4 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.6%±3.0 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.0%±1.6 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6%±1.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 3,353 households earn less than $59,576 a year (±$4,089), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $52,564 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,012 after inflation. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Houston County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,576±$4,089 | $69,595 | +$7,012 |
| Mean household income | $74,463±$5,767 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,793±$2,207 | $39,437 | +$4,275 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1%±2.8 pts | 13.8% | −5.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.4%±5.5 pts | 18.8% | −17.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.4%±3.4 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.7%±3.9 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 81.0% of Houston County's occupied homes and renters 19.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $172,700 by its owner (±$23,085). The median renter pays $735 a month including utilities, and 13.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Houston County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $172,700±$23,085 | $286,700 | +$45,077 |
| Median gross rent | $735±$95 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 13.9%±8.3 pts | 39.7% | −22.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,315±$108 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.0%±3.9 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,954±19 | 3,143,670 | −270 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5%±4.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.9%±3.7 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.3%±3.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.3%±2.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.7%±3.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 new housing units across Houston County in 2025 (1 single-family), 0.1 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?
80.6% of Houston County's workers drive alone and 5.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Houston County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.4%±3.0 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±2.0 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.6%±4.4 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.7%±4.4 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.2%±2.1 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.6 min±3.8 | 25.7 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 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $56,012 (Tract 1202) to $69,205 (Tract 1201).
| Tract 120147083120100 | 3,041±304 | $69,205 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 120247083120200 | 2,035±264 | $56,012 |
| Tract 120347083120300 | 3,277±332 | $59,099 |
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 Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 89th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 77th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 75th of 95 |
| Median household income | 46th of 95 |
| Median home value | 64th of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 80th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 82nd of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 80th of 95 |
| Median age | 42nd of 95 |
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.