Houston County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Houston County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13153
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 153
Geography
- Land Area
- 376.16 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.75 sq mi
- Total Area
- 379.90 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.458147
- Longitude
- -83.662309
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 164,386
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 121,813
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 154,149 | 93.8% |
| Hispanic | 10,240 | 6.2% |
| White | 87,754 | 53.4% |
| Black | 54,272 | 33.0% |
| Asian | 4,071 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 84 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 223 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,650 | 1.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 115,753 | 95.0% |
| Hispanic | 6,061 | 5.0% |
| White | 68,606 | 56.3% |
| Black | 41,685 | 34.2% |
| Asian | 3,691 | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,132 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 227 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 743 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 169,649
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $87,576
- Poverty Rate
- 10.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 18,521
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 91,060 | 53.7% |
| Black | 55,017 | 32.4% |
| Asian | 5,105 | 3.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 106,491
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 42,584 | 40.0% |
| Republican | 31,913 | 30.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 31,994 | 30.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 49,448 | 46.4% |
| Female | 57,035 | 53.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 56,961 | 53.5% |
| Hispanic | 4,815 | 4.5% |
| Black | 36,255 | 34.0% |
| Asian | 2,033 | 1.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 57,552
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 34,015 | 59.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,804 | 37.5% |
| Black | 17,849 | 49.2% |
| Asian | 700 | 34.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 26,047 | 52.7% |
| Female | 31,505 | 55.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 24,114 (21.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 36,311 (32.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 69,823
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $219,868
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,378
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 10.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.