Houston County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Houston County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27055
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 055
Geography
- Land Area
- 552.12 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.72 sq mi
- Total Area
- 568.84 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.666990
- Longitude
- -91.501556
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,594
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,608
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,343 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 257 | 1.4% |
| White | 17,702 | 95.2% |
| Black | 53 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 157 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 28 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 47 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,473 | 99.1% |
| Hispanic | 138 | 0.9% |
| White | 14,085 | 96.4% |
| Black | 130 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 142 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 84 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,653
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $81,003
- Poverty Rate
- 6.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,213
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,487 | 93.7% |
| Black | 50 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 166 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,224
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,473 | 28.4% |
| Republican | 4,895 | 40.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,856 | 31.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,885 | 48.1% |
| Female | 6,312 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,054 | 82.2% |
| Hispanic | 120 | 1.0% |
| Black | 13 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,688
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 71.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,146 | 71.1% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 62.5% |
| Black | 5 | 38.5% |
| Asian | 32 | 64.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,208 | 71.5% |
| Female | 4,462 | 70.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,741 (27.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,043 (30.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,774
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $241,749
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $883
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 13.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.