County · Texas
Houston County, Texas
Houston County, Texas. Houston County had 22,316 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 48225.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,316
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,066 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,051
Median household income
$56,531
±$3,782 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$164,900
±$8,879 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$887
±$71 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Houston County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 22,066 residents in Houston County. The Census Bureau estimates 22,316 for July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,051 over 1,231 square miles of land.
| Measure | Houston County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,051 | 30,188,424 | −903 |
| Households | 7,983±266 | 10,992,816 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.42±0.08 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,837±41 | 12,128,515 | −927 |
Houston County's population since 2000
From 23,185 in 2000 to 22,316 in 2025: down 3.7%. 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 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Crockett with 6,346 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 43.7 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 22.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 20.9%. 3.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Houston County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7±0.8 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.3%±0.2 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.2%±0.4 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.5% | 39.7% | +3.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.0%±0.6 pts | 39.1% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 20.9%±1.1 pts | 11.9% | −4.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6%±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4%±1.2 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.4%±1.6 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1%±1.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 24.2%±2.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.5%±2.5 pts | 17.1% | −3.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.0%±2.0 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.8%±2.0 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9%±1.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 7,983 households earn less than $56,531 a year (±$3,782), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $46,648 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,883 after inflation. 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Houston County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,531±$3,782 | $78,476 | +$9,883 |
| Mean household income | $77,793±$6,730 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,000±$2,541 | $40,752 | +$5,458 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.0%±2.8 pts | 13.8% | −6.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.3%±6.6 pts | 18.7% | −16.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.9%±2.9 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.7%±2.8 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 70.6% of Houston County's occupied homes and renters 29.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $164,900 by its owner (±$8,879). The median renter pays $887 a month including utilities, and 30.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Houston County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $164,900±$8,879 | $283,800 | +$40,969 |
| Median gross rent | $887±$71 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.3%±8.9 pts | 42.3% | −26.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,448±$106 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.6%±3.0 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,837±41 | 12,128,515 | −927 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0%±1.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1%±2.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.8%±2.9 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.2%±2.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.4%±2.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
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), 0.0 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?
80.2% of Houston County's workers drive alone and 5.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Houston County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.5%±2.3 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7%±2.7 pts | 5.3% | +4.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 80.2%±3.1 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.7%±2.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±1.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.6%±1.6 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.5 min±2.4 | 26.7 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 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,016 (Tract 9504) to $91,654 (Tract 9507).
| Tract 9501.0148225950101 | 1,891±309 | $42,569 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0248225950102 | 2,673±428 | $75,192 |
| Tract 950248225950200 | 1,226±206 | $40,481 |
| Tract 950348225950300 | 2,925±408 | $44,714 |
| Tract 950448225950400 | 3,249±413 | $39,016 |
| Tract 950548225950500 | 4,404±450 | $67,163 |
| Tract 950648225950600 | 1,112±259 | $58,258 |
| Tract 950748225950700 | 4,571±379 | $91,654 |
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 Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 110th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 152nd of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 142nd of 254 |
| Median household income | 200th of 253 |
| Median home value | 131st of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 157th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 112th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 207th of 252 |
| Median age | 59th of 254 |
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.