Houston County, TN Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| 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 in Houston County grew by 3.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 8,293 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
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% |
The median household income in Houston County is about 19% lower than in Tennessee.
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% |
The median home price in Houston County is about 19.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $684 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Houston County spend about 72 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 302 hours, about 12.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Houston County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 36.2 | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 72.4 | 44.7 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 302 | 186 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $9,349 | $5,774 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 2.7% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 9,259 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 533 | 1,225 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Tennessee:
Dyer County (16.2 min), Fentress County (16.2 min), Henry County (16.7 min).
Slowest:
Trousdale County (37.0 min), Houston County (36.2 min), Cannon County (33.2 min).
The average commute time in Houston County is 36 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Tennessee.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
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 |
Highest education index among counties in
Tennessee:
Williamson County (0.4), Davidson County (0.3), Knox County (0.3).
Lowest:
Lake County (0.1), Van Buren County (0.1), Lauderdale County (0.1).
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% |
Highest health index among counties in
Tennessee:
Williamson County (0.8), Rutherford County (0.8), Wilson County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clay County (0.8), Lake County (0.8), Hancock County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Houston County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Houston County, Tennessee?
The population of Houston County, Tennessee is 8,323, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Houston County, Tennessee?
The population density of Houston County, Tennessee is 40.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Houston County, Tennessee?
The median household income in Houston County, Tennessee is $54,426, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Houston County, Tennessee?
The median home price in Houston County, Tennessee is $156,944, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Houston County, Tennessee?
The unemployment rate in Houston County, Tennessee is 6.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.