Houston County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Houston County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01069
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 069
Geography
- Land Area
- 579.83 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.85 sq mi
- Total Area
- 581.68 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.158183
- Longitude
- -85.296411
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 106,130
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 81,549
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 102,435 | 96.5% |
| Hispanic | 3,694 | 3.5% |
| White | 69,571 | 65.6% |
| Black | 29,086 | 27.4% |
| Asian | 832 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 244 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 268 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 79,493 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,048 | 2.5% |
| White | 56,140 | 68.8% |
| Black | 21,419 | 26.3% |
| Asian | 866 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 926 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 195 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 108,140
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,507
- Poverty Rate
- 17.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 18,736
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 69,848 | 64.6% |
| Black | 29,442 | 27.2% |
| Asian | 1,157 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 72,516
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 21,728 | 30.0% |
| Republican | 46,256 | 63.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,532 | 6.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 32,997 | 45.5% |
| Female | 39,514 | 54.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 47,465 | 65.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,743 | 2.4% |
| Black | 18,881 | 26.0% |
| Asian | 689 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 27,324
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 37.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 20,714 | 43.6% |
| Hispanic | 422 | 24.2% |
| Black | 4,629 | 24.5% |
| Asian | 175 | 25.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 12,575 | 38.1% |
| Female | 14,748 | 37.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 20,022 (26.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 17,281 (23.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 50,158
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $184,182
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $973
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 4.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.