Houston County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Houston County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47083
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 083
Geography
- Land Area
- 200.29 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.68 sq mi
- Total Area
- 206.98 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.285782
- Longitude
- -87.705598
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,315
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,589
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,060 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 258 | 3.1% |
| White | 7,520 | 90.4% |
| Black | 215 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,424 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 163 | 2.5% |
| White | 6,025 | 91.4% |
| Black | 257 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 67 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,353
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,026
- Poverty Rate
- 10.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 901
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,703 | 92.2% |
| Black | 214 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 5,060
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,005 | 19.9% |
| Republican | 2,140 | 42.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,915 | 37.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,402 | 47.5% |
| Female | 2,658 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,561 | 90.1% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 1.2% |
| Black | 76 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,478
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,258 | 49.5% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 40.7% |
| Black | 36 | 47.4% |
| Asian | 3 | 15.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,218 | 50.7% |
| Female | 1,260 | 47.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,270 (37.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 818 (13.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,954
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $173,106
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $816
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 5.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.