Houston County, AL

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107,040
TOTAL POPULATION
51,565
MALE POPULATION
55,475
FEMALE POPULATION
92.95
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.58
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,126
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,526
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,064
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
37.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
62.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,706
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
48,337
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Houston County Area Codes

Race in Houston County

The most populous races in Houston County are White / Caucasian (71,260 | 66.6%), Black / African American (29,166 | 27.3%), and Two or more Races (4,312 | 4.0%).
Race in Houston County
Race# Population% Population
Asian9870.9%
Black / African American29,16627.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific390.0%
Hispanic or Latino3,8443.6%
Native / Alaskan3090.3%
White / Caucasian71,26066.6%
Two or more Races4,3124.0%
Some other Race9670.9%
Total107,040100.0%

Ancestry in Houston County

The most populous ancestries reported in Houston County are American (15,042 | 14.1%), English (11,591 | 10.8%), Irish (8,448 | 7.9%), German (5,168 | 4.8%), and Mexican (2,195 | 2.1%), together accounting for 39.7% of all Houston County residents.
Ancestry in Houston County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African4340.4%
Alaska Native20.0%
American15,04214.1%
Apache360.0%
Arab1570.2%
Argentinean30.0%
Australian50.0%
Austrian510.1%
Bahamian130.0%
Basque50.0%
Belgian200.0%
Belizean150.0%
Bhutanese1160.1%
Blackfeet1380.1%
Brazilian640.1%
British4130.4%
Bulgarian20.0%
Burmese1860.2%
Cajun580.1%
Canadian800.1%
Cape Verdean20.0%
Celtic60.0%
Central American4060.4%
Central American Indian660.1%
Cherokee5460.5%
Chilean50.0%
Chinese30.0%
Chippewa30.0%
Choctaw260.0%
Colombian360.0%
Comanche20.0%
Creek1140.1%
Croatian140.0%
Cuban2010.2%
Czech410.0%
Czechoslovakian390.0%
Danish360.0%
Dominican660.1%
Dutch8270.8%
Dutch West Indian30.0%
Eastern European1150.1%
Ecuadorian220.0%
Egyptian10.0%
English11,59110.8%
Ethiopian440.0%
European1,8241.7%
Filipino60.0%
Finnish540.1%
French1,1751.1%
French American Indian190.0%
French Canadian1370.1%
German5,1684.8%
German Russian40.0%
Ghanaian110.0%
Greek1030.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro90.0%
Guatemalan2430.2%
Haitian390.0%
Honduran320.0%
Hungarian650.1%
Icelander30.0%
Indian (Asian)2020.2%
Iranian30.0%
Irish8,4487.9%
Iroquois80.0%
Italian1,5531.5%
Jamaican1780.2%
Japanese170.0%
Kenyan60.0%
Korean3480.3%
Laotian190.0%
Lebanese790.1%
Lithuanian280.0%
Lumbee50.0%
Malaysian10.0%
Mexican2,1952.1%
Mexican American Indian320.0%
Moroccan50.0%
Native Hawaiian640.1%
Navajo280.0%
Nigerian750.1%
Northern European660.1%
Norwegian2880.3%
Osage10.0%
Pakistani390.0%
Palestinian460.0%
Panamanian780.1%
Pennsylvania German120.0%
Peruvian450.0%
Polish6020.6%
Portuguese560.1%
Potawatomi30.0%
Puerto Rican5230.5%
Romanian170.0%
Russian1310.1%
Salvadoran510.1%
Samoan410.0%
Scandinavian840.1%
Scotch-Irish1,1241.1%
Scottish1,8311.7%
Seminole10.0%
Serbian30.0%
Shoshone60.0%
Sioux40.0%
Slavic60.0%
Slovak270.0%
South American1620.2%
South American Indian40.0%
Spaniard760.1%
Spanish1190.1%
Sri Lankan2810.3%
Subsaharan African5670.5%
Swedish1620.2%
Swiss600.1%
Thai2220.2%
Tongan230.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian60.0%
Turkish260.0%
Ukrainian370.0%
Venezuelan510.1%
Vietnamese20.0%
Welsh4000.4%
West Indian180.0%
Yugoslavian30.0%
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Immigrants in Houston County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Houston County came from Latin America (1,332 | 1.2%), Asia (1,021 | 0.9%), Central America (978 | 0.9%), Mexico (680 | 0.6%), and South Central Asia (427 | 0.4%), together accounting for 4.1% of all Houston County residents.
Immigrants in Houston County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa830.1%
Argentina70.0%
Asia1,0210.9%
Australia20.0%
Bahamas30.0%
Bangladesh70.0%
Barbados240.0%
Belgium20.0%
Bolivia40.0%
Brazil300.0%
Canada660.1%
Caribbean1850.2%
Central America9780.9%
Chile50.0%
China1030.1%
Colombia200.0%
Costa Rica60.0%
Cuba300.0%
Dominican Republic110.0%
Eastern Africa290.0%
Eastern Asia2330.2%
Eastern Europe520.1%
Ecuador70.0%
El Salvador280.0%
England250.0%
Ethiopia110.0%
Europe2210.2%
France120.0%
Germany1000.1%
Greece10.0%
Guatemala2200.2%
Guyana70.0%
Haiti160.0%
Honduras280.0%
Hungary200.0%
India3220.3%
Indonesia190.0%
Iran30.0%
Italy40.0%
Jamaica970.1%
Japan390.0%
Jordan40.0%
Kenya160.0%
Korea910.1%
Kuwait30.0%
Latin America1,3321.2%
Lebanon10.0%
Lithuania40.0%
Mexico6800.6%
Morocco50.0%
Nigeria270.0%
Northern Africa80.0%
Northern Europe330.0%
Oceania20.0%
Pakistan810.1%
Panama160.0%
Peru400.0%
Philippines1540.1%
Poland80.0%
Romania20.0%
Russia150.0%
South America1690.2%
South Central Asia4270.4%
South Eastern Asia3160.3%
Southern Europe70.0%
Spain20.0%
Switzerland130.0%
Taiwan100.0%
Thailand350.0%
Turkey210.0%
Uruguay30.0%
Venezuela460.0%
Vietnam1080.1%
Western Africa460.0%
Western Asia350.0%
Western Europe1270.1%
Yemen60.0%
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Sex and Age in Houston County

Sex and Age in Houston County

The most populous age groups in Houston County are 10 to 14 Years (3,687 | 7.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (3,906 | 7.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Houston County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,391 (6.6%)3,189 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years3,389 (6.6%)2,897 (5.2%)
10 to 14 Years3,687 (7.1%)3,592 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Years3,479 (6.8%)3,201 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years3,103 (6.0%)3,119 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years3,247 (6.3%)3,538 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years3,187 (6.2%)3,588 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years3,074 (6.0%)3,203 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years3,380 (6.6%)3,714 (6.7%)
45 to 49 Years3,055 (5.9%)3,505 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years3,331 (6.5%)3,483 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years3,380 (6.6%)3,543 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years3,409 (6.6%)3,906 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years2,733 (5.3%)3,248 (5.9%)
70 to 74 Years2,565 (5.0%)2,908 (5.2%)
75 to 79 Years1,492 (2.9%)2,142 (3.9%)
80 to 84 Years969 (1.9%)1,360 (2.5%)
85 Years and over694 (1.3%)1,339 (2.4%)
Total51,565 (100.0%)55,475 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Houston County

Median Family Size in Houston County

The median family size in Houston County is 3.22 persons per family, with single female/mother families (6,244 | 23.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.58 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,999 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.01 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Houston County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple18,737 (69.5%)3.12
Single Male/Father1,999 (7.4%)3.01
Single Female/Mother6,244 (23.1%)3.58
Total Families26,980 (100.0%)3.22

Median Household Size in Houston County

The median household size in Houston County is 2.55 persons per household, with single female/mother households (6,244 | 15.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.76 persons per household. non-family households (14,563 | 35.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Houston County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple18,737 (45.1%)3.15
Single Male/Father1,999 (4.8%)3.38
Single Female/Mother6,244 (15.0%)3.76
Non-family14,563 (35.1%)1.15
Total Households41,543 (100.0%)2.55

Household Size by Marriage Status in Houston County

Out of a total of 41,543 households in Houston County, 26,980 (64.9%) are family households, while 14,563 (35.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 13,359, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 12,986.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Houston County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-12,986 (31.3%)
2-Person Households13,359 (32.2%)1,429 (3.4%)
3-Person Households5,660 (13.6%)116 (0.3%)
4-Person Households4,740 (11.4%)26 (0.1%)
5-Person Households2,149 (5.2%)2 (0.0%)
6-Person Households723 (1.7%)4 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households349 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total26,980 (64.9%)14,563 (35.1%)

Female Fertility in Houston County

Fertility by Age in Houston County

Average fertility rate in Houston County is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 91.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Houston County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years71 (6.2%)22.0
20 to 34 years932 (81.0%)91.0
35 to 50 years148 (12.9%)13.0
Total1,151 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Houston County

54.8% of women with births (1,151) in Houston County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 95.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 21.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Houston County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years3 (4.2%)68 (95.8%)
20 to 34 years512 (54.9%)420 (45.1%)
35 to 50 years116 (78.4%)32 (21.6%)
Total631 (54.8%)520 (45.2%)

Fertility by Education in Houston County

Average fertility rate in Houston County is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 54.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 40.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Houston County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School182 (15.8%)43.0
High School Diploma301 (26.2%)44.0
College or Associate's Degree468 (40.7%)54.0
Bachelor's Degree137 (11.9%)42.0
Graduate Degree63 (5.5%)36.0
Total1,151 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Houston County

45.2% of women with births in Houston County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 94.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 61.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Houston County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School105 (57.7%)77 (42.3%)
High School Diploma115 (38.2%)186 (61.8%)
College or Associate's Degree224 (47.9%)244 (52.1%)
Bachelor's Degree129 (94.2%)8 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree58 (92.1%)5 (7.9%)
Total631 (54.8%)520 (45.2%)

Income in Houston County

Income Overview in Houston County

Per Capita Income in Houston County is $32,126, while median incomes of families and households are $72,526 and $55,064 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income107,040$32,126
Median Family Income26,980$72,526
Mean Family Income26,980$95,768
Median Household Income41,543$55,064
Mean Household Income41,543$78,415
Income Deficit26,980$10,706
Wage / Income Gap (%)107,04037.77%
Wage / Income Gap ($)107,04062.23¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index107,0400.48

Earnings by Sex in Houston County

Average Earnings in Houston County are $35,634, $44,916 for men and $27,953 for women, a difference of 37.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Houston County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male26,410 (52.0%)$44,916
Female24,343 (48.0%)$27,953
Total50,753 (100.0%)$35,634

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Houston County

The most common earnings brackets in Houston County are $100,000+ for men (4,395 | 16.6%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (1,951 | 8.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Houston County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,130 (4.3%)1,380 (5.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999666 (2.5%)1,144 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499700 (2.6%)1,206 (5.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999579 (2.2%)918 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499602 (2.3%)1,031 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999649 (2.5%)1,200 (4.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499656 (2.5%)958 (3.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999696 (2.6%)912 (3.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499571 (2.2%)1,258 (5.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999903 (3.4%)1,016 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,792 (6.8%)1,951 (8.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,389 (5.3%)1,617 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,503 (5.7%)1,696 (7.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,390 (5.3%)1,336 (5.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,410 (5.3%)1,147 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,098 (4.2%)920 (3.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,872 (7.1%)1,556 (6.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,662 (6.3%)951 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,747 (10.4%)1,117 (4.6%)
$100,000+4,395 (16.6%)1,029 (4.2%)
Total26,410 (100.0%)24,343 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Houston County

Average earnings in Houston County are $50,433 for men and $32,150 for women, a difference of 36.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $99,095, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,285. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,006, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,668.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Houston County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,285$20,668
High School Diploma$40,189$24,409
College or Associate's Degree$49,478$30,668
Bachelor's Degree$78,337$45,196
Graduate Degree$99,095$58,006
Total$50,433$32,150

Family Income in Houston County

Family Income Brackets in Houston County

According to the Houston County family income data, there are 4,748 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 863 families (3.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Houston County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,0794.0%
$10,000 to $14,9998633.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991,9437.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991,8897.0%
$35,000 to $49,9993,42612.7%
$50,000 to $74,9994,66817.3%
$75,000 to $99,9993,96614.7%
$100,000 to $149,9994,74817.6%
$150,000 to $199,9992,3478.7%
$200,000+2,0507.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Houston County

4-person families (4,357 | 16.2%) account for the highest median family income in Houston County with $88,856 per family, while 2-person families (13,890 | 51.5%) have the highest median income of $34,022 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Houston County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families13,890 (51.5%)$68,045
3-Person Families5,846 (21.7%)$64,862
4-Person Families4,357 (16.2%)$88,856
5-Person Families1,958 (7.3%)$85,104
6-Person Families710 (2.6%)$85,256
7+ Person Families219 (0.8%)$57,083
Total26,980 (100.0%)$72,526

Family Income by Number of Earners in Houston County

The median family income in Houston County is $72,526, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,109) having the highest median family income of $121,042, while families with no earners (5,042) have the lowest median family income of $37,801, accounting for 7.8% and 18.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Houston County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners5,042 (18.7%)$37,801
1 Earner9,790 (36.3%)$55,764
2 Earners10,039 (37.2%)$99,723
3+ Earners2,109 (7.8%)$121,042
Total26,980 (100.0%)$72,526

Household Income in Houston County

Household Income Brackets in Houston County

With 6,772 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Houston County, accounting for 16.3% of all households. In contrast, only 2,285 households (5.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Houston County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,7836.7%
$10,000 to $14,9992,4095.8%
$15,000 to $24,9994,23710.2%
$25,000 to $34,9993,9059.4%
$35,000 to $49,9995,77413.9%
$50,000 to $74,9996,77216.3%
$75,000 to $99,9995,19312.5%
$100,000 to $149,9995,56713.4%
$150,000 to $199,9992,6176.3%
$200,000+2,2855.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Houston County

The median household income in Houston County is $55,064, with the highest median household income of $66,420 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 15,548 households (37.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $35,180, with 1,162 households (2.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Houston County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,162 (2.8%)$35,180
25 to 44 Years12,749 (30.7%)$57,347
45 to 64 Years15,548 (37.4%)$66,420
65+ Years12,084 (29.1%)$44,954
Total41,543 (100.0%)$55,064

Poverty in Houston County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Houston County

With 15.5% poverty level for males and 20.0% for females among the residents of Houston County, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,115 males (33.4%) and 167 females (34.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Houston County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,115 (33.4%)854 (27.3%)
5 Years171 (22.8%)167 (34.9%)
6 to 11 Years1,010 (25.3%)1,237 (32.3%)
12 to 14 Years552 (24.8%)388 (18.6%)
15 Years166 (24.7%)212 (22.4%)
16 and 17 Years248 (15.8%)240 (22.2%)
18 to 24 Years746 (17.5%)959 (22.9%)
25 to 34 Years793 (12.6%)1,917 (27.0%)
35 to 44 Years759 (11.8%)1,282 (18.6%)
45 to 54 Years882 (13.9%)995 (14.2%)
55 to 64 Years797 (11.8%)1,306 (17.5%)
65 to 74 Years416 (7.9%)764 (12.5%)
75 Years and over224 (7.3%)678 (14.6%)
Total7,879 (15.5%)10,999 (20.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Houston County

According to the poverty statistics in Houston County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.7% of males and 87.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Houston County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,224 (66.6%)2,280 (72.8%)
5 Years579 (77.2%)311 (65.1%)
6 to 11 Years2,979 (74.7%)2,592 (67.7%)
12 to 14 Years1,669 (75.1%)1,694 (81.4%)
15 Years505 (75.3%)735 (77.6%)
16 and 17 Years1,324 (84.2%)842 (77.8%)
18 to 24 Years3,507 (82.5%)3,235 (77.1%)
25 to 34 Years5,523 (87.4%)5,194 (73.0%)
35 to 44 Years5,652 (88.2%)5,610 (81.4%)
45 to 54 Years5,444 (86.1%)5,993 (85.8%)
55 to 64 Years5,957 (88.2%)6,135 (82.5%)
65 to 74 Years4,851 (92.1%)5,331 (87.5%)
75 Years and over2,840 (92.7%)3,957 (85.4%)
Total43,054 (84.5%)43,909 (80.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Houston County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Houston County show that 5.5% or 1,024 of the total 18,737 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 18.1%, comprising of 17 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.2%, which includes 494 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Houston County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children11,361 (95.8%)494 (4.2%)
1 or 2 Children5,136 (93.3%)371 (6.7%)
3 or 4 Children1,139 (88.9%)142 (11.1%)
5 or more Children77 (81.9%)17 (18.1%)
Total17,713 (94.5%)1,024 (5.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Houston County

According to the poverty data in Houston County, 13.4% or 267 single-father households and 35.4% or 2,211 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 41 households (89.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Houston County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children76 (7.7%)378 (16.9%)
1 or 2 Children147 (16.5%)1,251 (38.5%)
3 or 4 Children21 (21.9%)541 (76.0%)
5 or more Children23 (100.0%)41 (89.1%)
Total267 (13.4%)2,211 (35.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Houston County

The poverty data for Houston County shows that 1,024 of the married-couple family households (5.5%) and 2,478 of the single-parent households (30.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (18.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 64 household (92.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Houston County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children494 (4.2%)454 (14.1%)
1 or 2 Children371 (6.7%)1,398 (33.8%)
3 or 4 Children142 (11.1%)562 (69.6%)
5 or more Children17 (18.1%)64 (92.7%)
Total1,024 (5.5%)2,478 (30.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Houston County

Employment by Class of Employer in Houston County

Among the 45,364 employed individuals in Houston County, private company employees (31,159 | 68.7%), local government employees (3,044 | 6.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (2,944 | 6.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Houston County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees31,15968.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,8774.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,8486.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,9446.5%
Local Government Employees3,0446.7%
State Government Employees1,7123.8%
Federal Government Employees1,6163.6%
Unpaid Family Workers1640.4%
Total45,364100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Houston County

According to the labor force statistics for Houston County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (85,251), 56.7% or 48,337 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 2,417 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 77.7% or 5,272 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.5% or 218 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Houston County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,894 (37.6%)218 (11.5%)
20 to 24 Years4,467 (71.8%)402 (9.0%)
25 to 29 Years5,272 (77.7%)490 (9.3%)
30 to 34 Years5,041 (74.4%)247 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years10,336 (77.3%)506 (4.9%)
45 to 54 Years10,111 (75.6%)273 (2.7%)
55 to 59 Years4,382 (63.3%)101 (2.3%)
60 to 64 Years3,665 (50.1%)95 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,577 (22.5%)67 (2.6%)
75 Years and over616 (7.7%)18 (2.9%)
Total48,337 (56.7%)2,417 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Houston County

According to labor force statistics for Houston County, 71.1% of individuals (38,780) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (54,543) are in the labor force, with 4.4% or 1,706 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.9% or 10,683 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.0% or 279 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Houston County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,101 (49.2%)567 (9.0%)
High School Diploma10,856 (64.2%)1,099 (6.5%)
College / Associate Degree14,173 (75.6%)619 (3.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher10,683 (84.9%)302 (2.4%)
Total38,780 (71.1%)2,400 (4.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Houston County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Houston County are Community & Social Service (4,060 | 8.9%), Management (3,941 | 8.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (3,941 | 8.6%), Education Instruction & Library (2,619 | 5.7%), and Health Technologists (2,407 | 5.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Houston County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Houston County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (81.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (80.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (79.0%), Legal Services & Support (73.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Houston County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,379 (60.4%)1,562 (39.6%)
Business & Financial923 (51.0%)886 (49.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,287 (81.5%)292 (18.5%)
Computers & Mathematics460 (80.0%)115 (20.0%)
Architecture & Engineering641 (87.2%)94 (12.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science186 (69.1%)83 (30.9%)
Community & Social Service 1,172 (28.9%)2,888 (71.1%)
Education, Arts & Media348 (42.6%)468 (57.4%)
Legal Services & Support72 (26.3%)202 (73.7%)
Education Instruction & Library549 (21.0%)2,070 (79.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment203 (57.8%)148 (42.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,133 (28.7%)2,808 (71.3%)
Health Technologists735 (30.5%)1,672 (69.5%)
Total (Category)6,894 (45.0%)8,436 (55.0%)
Total (Overall)24,070 (52.7%)21,638 (47.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Houston County are Food Preparation & Serving (2,840 | 6.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,600 | 3.5%), Healthcare Support (1,593 | 3.5%), Security & Protection (1,178 | 2.6%), and Personal Care & Service (1,058 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Houston County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Houston County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (89.3%), Security & Protection (75.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (69.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.1%), Personal Care & Service (74.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Houston County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support190 (11.9%)1,403 (88.1%)
Security & Protection894 (75.9%)284 (24.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention495 (89.3%)59 (10.6%)
Law Enforcement399 (63.9%)225 (36.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,277 (45.0%)1,563 (55.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,119 (69.9%)481 (30.1%)
Personal Care & Service268 (25.3%)790 (74.7%)
Total (Category)3,748 (45.3%)4,521 (54.7%)
Total (Overall)24,070 (52.7%)21,638 (47.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Houston County are Sales & Related (5,843 | 12.8%), and Office & Administration (4,756 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Houston County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Houston County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,858 (48.9%)2,985 (51.1%)
Office & Administration1,003 (21.1%)3,753 (78.9%)
Total (Category)3,861 (36.4%)6,738 (63.6%)
Total (Overall)24,070 (52.7%)21,638 (47.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Houston County are Construction & Extraction (2,095 | 4.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,848 | 4.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (297 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Houston County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Houston County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry254 (85.5%)43 (14.5%)
Construction & Extraction2,019 (96.4%)76 (3.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,763 (95.4%)85 (4.6%)
Total (Category)4,036 (95.2%)204 (4.8%)
Total (Overall)24,070 (52.7%)21,638 (47.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Houston County are Production (3,043 | 6.7%), Transportation (2,225 | 4.9%), and Material Moving (2,002 | 4.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Houston County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Houston County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,052 (67.4%)991 (32.6%)
Transportation1,978 (88.9%)247 (11.1%)
Material Moving1,501 (75.0%)501 (25.0%)
Total (Category)5,531 (76.1%)1,739 (23.9%)
Total (Overall)24,070 (52.7%)21,638 (47.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Houston County

Employment Industries in Houston County

The major employment industries in Houston County include Health Care & Social Assistance (7,792 | 17.1%), Retail Trade (6,423 | 14.1%), Manufacturing (4,416 | 9.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (3,603 | 7.9%), and Educational Services (3,235 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Houston County

Employment Industries by Sex in Houston County

The Houston County industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.2%), Utilities (88.8%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (87.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (85.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (77.8%), and Educational Services (74.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Houston County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting378 (87.3%)55 (12.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction26 (81.2%)6 (18.8%)
Construction2,722 (90.2%)297 (9.8%)
Manufacturing3,066 (69.4%)1,350 (30.6%)
Wholesale Trade1,148 (76.6%)350 (23.4%)
Retail Trade3,337 (51.9%)3,086 (48.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,275 (76.9%)683 (23.1%)
Utilities897 (88.8%)113 (11.2%)
Information290 (69.9%)125 (30.1%)
Finance & Insurance492 (41.1%)705 (58.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing325 (54.3%)274 (45.7%)
Professional & Scientific989 (51.6%)927 (48.4%)
Enterprise Management3 (14.3%)18 (85.7%)
Administrative & Support1,016 (56.2%)791 (43.8%)
Educational Services831 (25.7%)2,404 (74.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,733 (22.2%)6,059 (77.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation310 (55.6%)248 (44.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,626 (45.1%)1,977 (54.9%)
Public Administration1,470 (59.6%)996 (40.4%)
Total24,070 (52.7%)21,638 (47.3%)

Education in Houston County

School Enrollment in Houston County

The most common levels of schooling among the 24,508 students in Houston County are middle school (5,942 | 24.2%), high school (5,302 | 21.6%), and elementary school (5,127 | 20.9%).
School Enrollment in Houston County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,5346.3%
Kindergarten1,4115.8%
Elementary School5,12720.9%
Middle School5,94224.2%
High School5,30221.6%
College / Undergraduate4,20517.2%
Graduate / Professional9874.0%
Total24,508100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Houston County

Out of a total of 24,508 students who are enrolled in schools in Houston County, 5,147 (21.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 19,361 (79.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 380 (32.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5,056 (85.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Houston County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds884 (67.3%)429 (32.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old5,056 (85.0%)895 (15.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds5,883 (82.4%)1,258 (17.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,097 (74.3%)1,072 (25.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,332 (81.9%)294 (18.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,355 (76.4%)418 (23.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds984 (71.5%)393 (28.5%)
35 Years and over778 (67.2%)380 (32.8%)
Total19,361 (79.0%)5,147 (21.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Houston County

Business (4,132 | 22.9%), education (2,913 | 16.1%), science & technology (2,066 | 11.4%), arts & humanities (1,641 | 9.1%), and bio, nature & agricultural (1,171 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 18,065 individuals in Houston County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Houston County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6043.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,1716.5%
Physical & Health Sciences7454.1%
Psychology1,0605.9%
Social Sciences8434.7%
Engineering9455.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies970.5%
Science & Technology2,06611.4%
Business4,13222.9%
Education2,91316.1%
Literature & Languages4242.4%
Liberal Arts & History7944.4%
Visual & Performing Arts3471.9%
Communications2831.6%
Arts & Humanities1,6419.1%
Total18,065100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Houston County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Houston County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Houston County are males with 2 vehicles (10,834, accounting for 45.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (8,396, making up 50.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Houston County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle476 (2.0%)449 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle4,162 (17.3%)5,031 (23.6%)
2 Vehicles10,834 (45.0%)8,396 (39.5%)
3 Vehicles5,364 (22.3%)4,739 (22.3%)
4 Vehicles2,204 (9.2%)1,919 (9.0%)
5 or more Vehicles1,029 (4.3%)736 (3.5%)
Total24,069 (100.0%)21,270 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Houston County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Houston County are 15 to 19 minutes (9,231 commuters, 21.2%), 20 to 24 minutes (7,340 commuters, 16.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (7,101 commuters, 16.4%).
Commute Time in Houston County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9182.1%
5 to 9 Minutes5,16111.9%
10 to 14 Minutes7,10116.4%
15 to 19 Minutes9,23121.2%
20 to 24 Minutes7,34016.9%
25 to 29 Minutes2,5615.9%
30 to 34 Minutes5,16211.9%
35 to 39 Minutes7401.7%
40 to 44 Minutes7581.8%
45 to 59 Minutes2,1985.1%
60 to 89 Minutes1,1682.7%
90 or more Minutes1,0922.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Houston County

The most common commute times in Houston County are 15 to 19 minutes (4,491 commuters, 19.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (4,740 commuters, 23.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Houston County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes559 (2.4%)359 (1.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,573 (11.1%)2,588 (12.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,603 (15.6%)3,498 (17.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,491 (19.4%)4,740 (23.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,654 (15.8%)3,686 (18.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,355 (5.9%)1,206 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,801 (12.1%)2,361 (11.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes468 (2.0%)272 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes541 (2.3%)217 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,469 (6.4%)729 (3.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes872 (3.8%)296 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes730 (3.2%)362 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Houston County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Houston County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,499, 15.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,072, 20.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Houston County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,022 (8.7%)773 (3.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,374 (5.9%)493 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,608 (7.0%)707 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,556 (11.1%)1,357 (6.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,702 (11.7%)2,028 (10.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,499 (15.1%)4,072 (20.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,448 (10.6%)3,441 (16.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,705 (7.4%)1,865 (9.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM496 (2.1%)531 (2.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM845 (3.7%)1,202 (5.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM521 (2.2%)627 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM460 (2.0%)306 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,152 (5.0%)1,358 (6.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,728 (7.5%)1,554 (7.6%)
Total23,116 (100.0%)20,314 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Houston County

Occupancy by Ownership in Houston County

Of the total 41,543 dwellings in Houston County, owner-occupied units account for 27,196 (65.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 14,347 (34.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Houston County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units27,19665.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units14,34734.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units41,543100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Houston County

Occupancy by Household Size in Houston County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household12,98631.3%
2-Person Household14,78835.6%
3-Person Household5,77613.9%
4+ Person Household7,99319.2%
Total Housing Units41,543100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Houston County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Houston County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household7,399 (57.0%)5,587 (43.0%)
2-Person Household10,921 (73.9%)3,867 (26.2%)
3-Person Household3,518 (60.9%)2,258 (39.1%)
4+ Person Household5,358 (67.0%)2,635 (33.0%)
Total Housing Units27,196 (65.5%)14,347 (34.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Houston County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Houston County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,289 (49.0%)2,379 (51.0%)
High School Diploma7,071 (58.6%)4,992 (41.4%)
College/Associate Degree9,626 (65.9%)4,975 (34.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,210 (80.4%)2,001 (19.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Houston County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Houston County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6,89716.6%
35 to 44 Years7,01416.9%
45 to 54 Years7,18617.3%
55 to 64 Years8,36220.1%
65 to 74 Years6,97516.8%
75 to 84 Years3,8689.3%
85 Years and Over1,2413.0%
Total41,543100.0%

Housing Finances in Houston County

Median Income by Occupancy in Houston County

Median Income by Occupancy in Houston County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied27,196 (65.5%)$70,906
Renter-Occupied14,347 (34.5%)$35,411
Average41,543 (100.0%)$55,064

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Houston County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Houston County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000602 (2.2%)931 (6.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999435 (1.6%)800 (5.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999960 (3.5%)1,462 (10.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,041 (3.8%)1,070 (7.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,233 (4.5%)875 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,962 (7.2%)1,953 (13.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,374 (12.4%)2,416 (16.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,657 (17.1%)2,132 (14.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,920 (14.4%)1,260 (8.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,611 (17.0%)971 (6.8%)
$150,000 or more4,401 (16.2%)477 (3.3%)
Total27,196 (100.0%)14,347 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Houston County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Houston County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,515 (12.9%)415 (2.9%)
$300 to $4995,797 (21.3%)1,109 (7.7%)
$500 to $7993,858 (14.2%)4,195 (29.2%)
$800 to $9992,766 (10.2%)3,385 (23.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4996,132 (22.6%)3,618 (25.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,729 (10.0%)372 (2.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,367 (5.0%)138 (1.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999494 (1.8%)40 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more538 (2.0%)27 (0.2%)
Total27,196 (100.0%)14,347 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Houston County

Housing Structures in Houston County

Housing Structures in Houston County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached30,78274.1%
Single Unit, Attached4991.2%
2 Unit Apartments9692.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,5213.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,6884.1%
10 or more Apartments1,5523.7%
Mobile Home / Other4,53210.9%
Total41,543100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Houston County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Houston County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached24,092 (78.3%)6,690 (21.7%)
Single Unit, Attached283 (56.7%)216 (43.3%)
2 Unit Apartments21 (2.2%)948 (97.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments29 (1.9%)1,492 (98.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments15 (0.9%)1,673 (99.1%)
10 or more Apartments16 (1.0%)1,536 (99.0%)
Mobile Home / Other2,740 (60.5%)1,792 (39.5%)
Total27,196 (65.5%)14,347 (34.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Houston County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Houston County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room91 (0.3%)213 (1.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms398 (1.5%)1,933 (13.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms7,047 (25.9%)7,827 (54.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms11,767 (43.3%)3,574 (24.9%)
8 or more Rooms7,893 (29.0%)800 (5.6%)
Total27,196 (100.0%)14,347 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Houston County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Houston County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,597 (5.9%)620 (4.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas302 (1.1%)114 (0.8%)
Electricity25,039 (92.1%)13,391 (93.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene7 (0.0%)4 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)2 (0.0%)
All other Fuels56 (0.2%)17 (0.1%)
No Fuel Used195 (0.7%)199 (1.4%)
Total27,196 (100.0%)14,347 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Houston County

Household Vehicle Usage in Houston County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle741 (2.7%)1,835 (12.8%)
1 Vehicle6,971 (25.6%)7,282 (50.8%)
2 Vehicles11,723 (43.1%)3,920 (27.3%)
3 or more Vehicles7,761 (28.5%)1,310 (9.1%)
Total27,196 (100.0%)14,347 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Houston County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Houston County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units11,42515,771
Median Property Value$137,500$179,600
Median Household Income$50,120$3,239
Monthly Housing Costs$373$531
Real Estate Taxes$414$1,744

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Houston County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Houston County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,779 (15.6%)587 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,485 (21.7%)2,187 (13.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,463 (47.8%)9,751 (61.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,229 (10.8%)2,534 (16.1%)
$500,000 to $749,999274 (2.4%)454 (2.9%)
$750,000 to $999,99995 (0.8%)134 (0.9%)
$1,000,000 or more100 (0.9%)124 (0.8%)
Total11,425 (100.0%)15,771 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Houston County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Houston County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000714 (6.2%)221 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,975 (17.3%)323 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,148 (10.1%)1,259 (8.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,863 (16.3%)814 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,026 (17.7%)1,511 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,389 (12.2%)2,631 (16.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,148 (10.1%)2,531 (16.1%)
$150,000 or more1,162 (10.2%)3,463 (22.0%)
Total11,425 (100.0%)15,771 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Houston County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Houston County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x4,599 (40.3%)86,404 (547.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,899 (16.6%)6,941 (44.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,254 (11.0%)3,935 (24.9%)
4.0x or more3,441 (30.1%)1,847 (11.7%)
Total11,425 (100.0%)15,771 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Houston County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Houston County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8006,460 (56.5%)78 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4991,084 (9.5%)9,278 (58.8%)
$800 to $1,499623 (5.4%)3,440 (21.8%)
Total11,425 (100.0%)15,771 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Houston County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Houston County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Houston County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years7,703 (98.4%)122 (1.6%)
6 to 18 Years17,366 (97.4%)460 (2.6%)
19 to 25 Years6,115 (71.2%)2,473 (28.8%)
26 to 34 Years8,853 (73.7%)3,152 (26.3%)
35 to 44 Years10,616 (80.3%)2,608 (19.7%)
45 to 54 Years11,215 (84.7%)2,031 (15.3%)
55 to 64 Years12,770 (90.0%)1,425 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years11,222 (98.8%)140 (1.2%)
75 Years and older7,667 (99.6%)32 (0.4%)
Total93,527 (88.3%)12,443 (11.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Houston County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Houston County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born7,703 (98.4%)122 (1.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen17,366 (97.4%)460 (2.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen6,115 (71.2%)2,473 (28.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Houston County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Houston County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00015,206 (81.7%)3,410 (18.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99917,794 (83.8%)3,431 (16.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99915,331 (86.5%)2,387 (13.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,629 (91.7%)1,227 (8.3%)
$100,000 and over31,306 (94.2%)1,919 (5.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Houston County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Houston County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,933 (63.0%)3,031 (38.7%)
6 to 18 Years9,003 (50.5%)9,058 (50.8%)
19 to 25 Years1,199 (14.0%)5,086 (59.2%)
25 to 34 Years2,243 (18.7%)7,049 (58.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,008 (15.2%)9,034 (68.3%)
45 to 54 Years2,194 (16.6%)9,628 (72.7%)
55 to 64 Years4,009 (28.2%)9,912 (69.8%)
65 to 74 Years10,905 (96.0%)6,452 (56.8%)
75 Years and over7,615 (98.9%)4,340 (56.4%)
Total44,109 (41.6%)63,590 (60.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Houston County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Houston County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (0.7%)19 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years879 (9.5%)410 (4.8%)
18 to 34 Years1,224 (11.7%)1,098 (9.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,338 (17.2%)3,950 (18.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,421 (27.0%)1,556 (25.5%)
75 Years and over1,495 (48.8%)2,340 (50.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Houston County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Houston County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (0.6%)9 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years50 (0.5%)67 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years143 (1.4%)103 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years804 (4.2%)558 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years608 (11.5%)376 (6.2%)
75 Years and over920 (30.0%)770 (16.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Houston County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (0.1%)10 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years46 (0.5%)44 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years139 (1.3%)215 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years593 (3.1%)681 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years219 (4.2%)185 (3.0%)
75 Years and over263 (8.6%)353 (7.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Houston County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years821 (8.8%)292 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years930 (8.8%)714 (6.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,265 (6.5%)1,564 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years371 (7.0%)384 (6.3%)
75 Years and over384 (12.5%)723 (15.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Houston County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years141 (1.5%)54 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years210 (2.0%)315 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,808 (9.3%)2,452 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years853 (16.2%)1,083 (17.8%)
75 Years and over877 (28.6%)1,755 (37.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Houston County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years148 (1.6%)57 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years102 (1.0%)191 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years538 (2.8%)705 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years252 (4.8%)202 (3.3%)
75 Years and over314 (10.2%)717 (15.5%)

Technology Access in Houston County

Computing Device Access in Houston County

Computing Device Access in Houston County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop27,83367.0%
Smartphone35,28184.9%
Tablet22,29753.7%
No Computing Device4,0359.7%
Total41,543100.0%

Internet Access in Houston County

Internet Access in Houston County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1090.3%
Broadband Home26,11462.9%
Cellular Data Only6,87116.5%
Satellite Internet2,6366.4%
No Internet7,12217.1%
Total41,543100.0%

Houston County Summary

History

Houston County, Alabama is located in the southeastern corner of the state and is part of the Dothan Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county was created in 1903 from parts of Dale, Henry, and Geneva counties. It was named after George Smith Houston, who was the Governor of Alabama from 1874 to 1878.
The first settlers in the area were Native Americans, who were mostly Creek and Choctaw. The first European settlers arrived in the early 1800s, and the county was officially established in 1903.
The county has a rich history of agriculture, with cotton, peanuts, and corn being the main crops. The county also has a long history of timber production, with the first sawmill being built in the late 1800s.
The county seat is Dothan, which was founded in 1885. The city was named after the biblical city of Dothan, which was located in the region of Samaria. The city was originally a trading post and was later incorporated in 1891.
The county has a long history of military involvement, with the first military base being established in the county in 1941. Fort Rucker, which is located in the county, is the home of the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence.

Geography

Houston County is located in the southeastern corner of Alabama and is bordered by Dale County to the north, Geneva County to the east, and Henry County to the south. The county covers an area of 545 square miles and has a population of 101,547 as of the 2010 census.
The county is mostly flat, with the highest point being located at an elevation of only 300 feet. The county is drained by the Choctawhatchee River, which flows through the county from north to south.
The county is home to several state parks, including the Houston County Lake State Park, which is located on the shores of the lake of the same name. The park offers camping, fishing, and other recreational activities.

Economy

Houston County has a diverse economy, with the largest employers being the military, healthcare, and retail. The county is home to Fort Rucker, which is the home of the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence. The base employs over 10,000 people and is the largest employer in the county.
The county is also home to several healthcare facilities, including Southeast Alabama Medical Center, Flowers Hospital, and Southeast Alabama Medical Center. These facilities employ over 5,000 people and are the second largest employers in the county.
Retail is also a major employer in the county, with the largest employers being Walmart, Lowe’s, and Target. These companies employ over 3,000 people and are the third largest employers in the county.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Houston County was 101,547. The population is made up of 48.3% White, 45.2% African American, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% Asian, 0.3% Native American, and 2.5% other.
The median household income in the county is $41,945, and the median family income is $50,945. The per capita income is $20,945. The poverty rate is 17.3%, and the unemployment rate is 5.2%.

Conclusion

Houston County, Alabama is located in the southeastern corner of the state and is part of the Dothan Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county was created in 1903 from parts of Dale, Henry, and Geneva counties and was named after George Smith Houston, who was the Governor of Alabama from 1874 to 1878. The county has a rich history of agriculture, with cotton, peanuts, and corn being the main crops. The county also has a long history of timber production, with the first sawmill being built in the late 1800s. The county seat is Dothan, which was founded in 1885. The county has a diverse economy, with the largest employers being the military, healthcare, and retail. As of the 2010 census, the population of Houston County was 101,547. The population is made up of 48.3% White, 45.2% African American, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% Asian, 0.3% Native American, and 2.5% other. The median household income in the county is $41,945, and the median family income is $50,945. The per capita income is $20,945. The poverty rate is 17.3%, and the unemployment rate is 5.2%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Houston County?
Total Population of Houston County is 107,040.
What is the Total Male Population of Houston County?
Total Male Population of Houston County is 51,565.
What is the Total Female Population of Houston County?
Total Female Population of Houston County is 55,475.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Houston County?
There are 92.95 Males per 100 Females in Houston County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Houston County?
There are 107.58 Females per 100 Males in Houston County.
What is the Median Population Age in Houston County?
Median Population Age in Houston County is 40.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Houston County
Average Family Size in Houston County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Houston County
Average Household Size in Houston County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Houston County?
Per Capita income in Houston County is $32,126.
What is the Median Family Income in Houston County?
Median Family Income in Houston County is $72,526.
What is the Median Household income in Houston County?
Median Household Income in Houston County is $55,064.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Houston County?
Income or Wage Gap in Houston County is 37.8%.
Women in Houston County earn 62.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Houston County?
Family Income Deficit in Houston County is $10,706.
Families that are below poverty line in Houston County earn $10,706 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Houston County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Houston County is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Houston County?
There are 48,337 People in the Labor Forcein in Houston County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Houston County?
56.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Houston County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Houston County?
Unemployment Rate in Houston County is 5.0%.