Houston County, TN Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Houston County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,323 | 7,021,394 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 40.2 | 166.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.10% | 0.92% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.7 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 3,190 | 2,766,521 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Houston County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Houston County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,426 | $67,486 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.23% | 5.42% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Houston County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $156,944 | $235,307 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $684 | $1,121 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.2% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM , followed by 06:30 AM – 06:59 AM .
| Metric | Houston County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 36.2 | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 2.7% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Houston County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Houston County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.0% | 27.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.47 | 2.54 |
Health
Houston County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Houston County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.2 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.5% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 26.5% | 25.1% | 19.0% |