Houston County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Houston County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48225
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 225
Geography
- Land Area
- 1231.00 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.58 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1236.58 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.323036
- Longitude
- -95.421600
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 21,483
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 17,058
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,818 | 87.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,664 | 12.4% |
| White | 13,122 | 61.1% |
| Black | 4,607 | 21.4% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 123 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 56 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,328 | 89.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,726 | 10.1% |
| White | 10,859 | 63.7% |
| Black | 3,737 | 21.9% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 627 | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 55 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 22,051
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,046
- Poverty Rate
- 13.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,914
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,511 | 61.3% |
| Black | 4,609 | 20.9% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,258
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,917 | 32.0% |
| Republican | 6,640 | 54.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,701 | 13.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,759 | 47.0% |
| Female | 6,495 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,369 | 68.3% |
| Hispanic | 681 | 5.6% |
| Black | 2,498 | 20.4% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,790
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,087 | 60.8% |
| Hispanic | 197 | 28.9% |
| Black | 1,148 | 46.0% |
| Asian | 29 | 42.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,134 | 54.4% |
| Female | 3,655 | 56.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,020 (30.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,415 (14.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,837
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $159,146
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $969
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 6.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.